Spanish word

mexicano

Pronunciation

IPA/meksiˈkano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveMexican

Example

Esta comida es mexicana.

This cuisine is Mexican.

Illustration for mexicano (Mexican)

More examples

La tradición mexicana se ve en las celebraciones.

The Mexican tradition is seen in the celebrations.

Core concept

Adjective indicating origin or belonging to Mexico.

Common phrases

  • comida mexicana

    Mexican cuisine

  • restaurante mexicano

    Mexican restaurant

  • tradición mexicana

    Mexican tradition

Similar words

latino: Of Latin American nationality or origin, applying to people or things from Latin America.
estadounidense: Of United States nationality or origin, applying to people or things from the U.S.
norteamericano: Of North American origin or association, applying to people or things in that region.

Definition in Spanish

Describe que alguien o algo pertenece o procede de México.

Word origin

It is derived from Spanish México (from Nahuatl Mēxihco) by adding the adjectival suffix -ano.

Usage tips

  • The adjective can stand alone as a plural noun (los mexicanos) to refer to people from Mexico, so article and number determine the meaning.

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