/xiˈtano/
Gypsy (of or like a Gypsy)
Synonyms: cíngaro
From egiptano (“Egyptian”), from Ancient Greek Αἴγυπτος (Aíguptos). It was originally mistakenly believed that the Roma/gypsy people originated from Egypt. See also the related etymology of English Gypsy.
Gypsy
Synonyms: calé, cíngaro
Related: brazo de gitano, entre gitanos no nos leemos la mano, entre gitanos no nos leemos la suerte, entre gitanos no nos leemos las cartas, gitanada, gitanear, gitanería
From egiptano (“Egyptian”), from Ancient Greek Αἴγυπτος (Aíguptos). It was originally mistakenly believed that the Roma/gypsy people originated from Egypt. See also the related etymology of English Gypsy.