No. 13,353 in Spanish
raizal
"Raizal" refers to a native or indigenous person, particularly from the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina in Colombia, typically of Afro-Caribbean descent.
In a sentence
Los habitantes raizales de San Andrés preservan sus tradiciones culturales.
The indigenous residents of San Andrés preserve their cultural traditions.
Here, 'raizales' refers to the people native to a certain region, highlighting their indigenous heritage and cultural preservation.
El dialecto raizal se escucha en las calles de la isla.
The indigenous dialect is heard in the streets of the island.
In this sentence, 'raizal' describes the local dialect, emphasizing its origination from and connection to the indigenous people of the area.
El gobierno apoya proyectos para la comunidad raizal en el Caribe.
The government supports projects for the indigenous community in the Caribbean.
'Raizal' in this case is used to specify the community group, stressing the targeted support measures for their development.
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