Spanish word

tejano

Pronunciation

IPA/teˈxano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounTexan

Example

Mi amigo es tejano.

My friend is a Texan.

Illustration for tejano (Texan)

More examples

Un tejano nos explicó la receta tradicional.

A Texan explained the traditional recipe to us.

Core concept

Person in cowboy boots and a wide-brimmed hat.

Common phrases

  • un tejano

    a Texan

  • el tejano de aquí

    the local Texan

Similar words

texano: Originally comes from the state of Texas.
estadounidense: Holds citizenship of the United States.
norteamericano: Comes from the North American region (United States, Canada, or Mexico).

Definition in Spanish

Persona originaria o residente del estado de Texas.

Word origin

Built from Tejas, the Spanish name for the region adapted from a Native American word, with the demonym-forming suffix -ano ultimately from Latin -anus meaning a person from Texas.

Usage tips

  • In Spain and some dialects, tejanos also refers to denim jeans, so surrounding words show whether it means a Texan or the clothing.

Related words

  • tejanaTexanadjective

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