africano
“africano” means “African” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
African
Also: African-style
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El león es un animal africano.
A1The lion is an African animal.
Me encanta el arte africano.
A1I love African art.
Estamos estudiando la geografía del continente africano.
A2We are studying the geography of the African continent.
African
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Conocí a un africano muy simpático en el tren.
A1I met a very nice African man on the train.
Los africanos tienen una gran diversidad de lenguas.
A2Africans have a great diversity of languages.
Él es un joven africano que estudia medicina.
B1He is a young African man studying medicine.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'Africanus', which refers to the people and territory of the continent known by the Romans as Africa.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'africano'?
No. In Spanish, nationalities and adjectives of origin are written in lowercase, unlike in English.
What is the feminine form of 'africano'?
The feminine form is 'africana'. You use it for feminine nouns like 'la cultura' or 'una mujer'.
Can 'africano' refer to someone from any part of Africa?
Yes, it is a general term for anyone from the entire continent, from Egypt in the north to South Africa in the south.