Spanish word

centroamericano

Pronunciation

IPA/θentɾoameɾiˈkano/

Meaning

  • adjectivecentral American

Example

La música centroamericana mezcla muchas tradiciones.

Central American music mixes many traditions.

Illustration for centroamericano (central American)

More examples

Los festivales centroamericanos muestran música y gastronomía local.

Festivals in Central America show local music and cuisine.

Core concept

Map highlighting the Central American isthmus.

Common phrases

  • país centroamericano

    country in Central America

  • cultura centroamericana

    culture of Central America

Similar words

guatemalteco: Originating in Guatemala or relating to Guatemalan people and culture.
hondureño: Originating in Honduras or relating to Honduran people and culture.
salvadoreño: Originating in El Salvador or relating to Salvadoran people and culture.
costarricense: Originating in Costa Rica or relating to Costa Rican people and culture.

Definition in Spanish

Originario o característico de Centroamérica.

Word origin

From Spanish centro 'center' plus americano 'of the Americas', formed to indicate something or someone originating in Central America.

Usage tips

  • Because americano can mean anyone from the Americas, centroamericano specifies Central American origin while estadounidense denotes someone from the United States.

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