madrileño

Madrileño (plural madrileños; feminine madrileña) is the demonym for a resident of Madrid, the capital of Spain. The term is used to describe people from the city as well as things associated with Madrid or its culture.

Etymology and usage: Madrileño derives from Madrid and the suffix -eño. The masculine form is madrileño and the feminine madrileña; in English, Madrilenian is sometimes used, but madrileño is the standard Spanish term.

Geography and demography: Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located in central Spain. A madrileño is typically someone from Madrid proper, though the term can be used more broadly for residents of the surrounding metropolitan area in informal contexts.

Culture and identity: Madrileños are associated with Madrid's cultural life, including arts, markets, cuisine, and sports. The city has a long literary and musical tradition, and the Movida Madrileña of the late 1970s and 1980s is a notable example of its modern cultural influence.

Language and usage: The English-language equivalent is Madrilenian, but madrileño is the common term among Spanish speakers. The demonym highlights Madrid’s regional identity within Spain and its prominence in national and international contexts.