Spanish word

guatemalteco

Pronunciation

IPA/gwatemalˈteko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounGuatemalan

Example

Mi amigo es guatemalteco.

My friend is Guatemalan.

Illustration for guatemalteco (Guatemalan)

More examples

En la fiesta conocí a un guatemalteco.

At the party I met a Guatemalan.

Core concept

Map of Guatemala with a location pin representing a resident.

Common phrases

  • el guatemalteco

    the Guatemalan

  • los guatemaltecos

    the Guatemalans

Similar words

centroamericano: Person from any Central American country.
latinoamericano: Person from any Latin American country.
americano: Person from any country in the Americas (North, Central, or South).

Definition in Spanish

Gentilicio de Guatemala; sirve para nombrar a una persona originaria del país o para calificar algo producido en Guatemala.

Word origin

Derived from Guatemala plus the Spanish demonym-forming suffix -teco, ultimately tracing back to Nahuatl -tecatl for 'person' or 'inhabitant'.

Usage tips

  • In formal or first-time introductions guatemalteco is the neutral option, while chapín and chapina serve as familiar nicknames used locally.

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