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camino

Camino (noun) means a long-distance pilgrimage route across Spain, especially the route to Santiago de Compostela. Example: “They walked the Camino over three weeks last summer.”

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A long-distance pilgrimage route across Spain, especially the route to Santiago de Compostela.
"They walked the Camino over three weeks last summer."

How to use camino

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually refers to the famous pilgrim trail across northern Spain, also called the Way of St. James.

Word forms

caminos plural, Caminos plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish camino, meaning "road" or "path."

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “camino” mean?

The word “camino” means a long-distance pilgrimage route across Spain, especially the route to Santiago de Compostela. In plain terms, usually refers to the famous pilgrim trail across northern Spain, also called the Way of St. James.

How do you use “camino” in a sentence?

Here is “camino” used in a sentence: “They walked the Camino over three weeks last summer.”

What part of speech is “camino”?

“Camino” is a noun.

Where does the word “camino” come from?

The word “camino” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish camino, meaning "road" or "path.".

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