Spanish word

yankee

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝaŋki/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)yankee

Example

¿Eres yankee o de otro país?

Are you a yankee or are you from another country?

Illustration for yankee (yankee)

More examples

Muchos yankees visitan la ciudad en verano.

Many yankees visit the city in summer.

Core concept

A person of the United States with historical roots as a New Englander.

Common phrases

  • un yankee

    a yankee

  • los yankees

    the yankees

Similar words

estadounidense: Person from the United States by nationality or birth, neutral in tone.
americano: Person from the Americas (North or South), used broadly for continental origin.
yanqui: Person from the United States used informally, often with political or pejorative connotations.
norteamericano: Person from North America, indicating geographic origin such as the United States or Canada.

Definition in Spanish

Término que originalmente nombraba a los habitantes de Nueva Inglaterra y que hoy, según el contexto, se emplea para referirse a personas de Estados Unidos.

Word origin

The name derives from 17th-century English usage for New England residents and later generalizes to refer to people from the United States before appearing in Spanish as 'yankee' or 'yanqui'.

Usage tips

  • Expect regional differences: 'yanqui' often has a stronger negative or political tone, while 'yankee' may be neutral or casual depending on context.

Opposites

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