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American in Spanish

American in Spanish is americano, norteamericano, estadounidense — American means a citizen or native of the United States.

American in Spanish

americano
adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
norteamericano
adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
estadounidense
adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
americano
adj
(archaic) Of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.
americano
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
estadounidense
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
norteamericano
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
estadunidense
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
americano
noun
americana
noun

What does "American" mean?

  1. noun A citizen or native of the United States.
    "Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer."
  2. noun A person native to, or living in, any part of North, Central, or South America.
    "The conference brought together delegates from across the Americas, all identifying as American in the broader sense."
  3. noun The form of English spoken in the United States.
    "The novel was translated into American for its US edition, swapping "colour" for "color.""
  4. adj Relating to the United States, its people, or its culture.
    "She has a strong American accent."

American in a sentence

  • Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer.
  • The conference brought together delegates from across the Americas, all identifying as American in the broader sense.
  • The novel was translated into American for its US edition, swapping "colour" for "color."
  • She has a strong American accent.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "American" in Spanish?

"American" in Spanish is americano, norteamericano, estadounidense. American means: A citizen or native of the United States.

How do you use "American" in a sentence?

Example: "Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer." In Spanish, "American" is americano, norteamericano, estadounidense.

Are there other ways to say "American" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "American": americano, norteamericano, estadounidense, estadunidense, americana.

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