americana
“americana” means “American” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
American, American
Also: US
📝 In Action
Ella es una cantante americana muy famosa.
A1She is a very famous American singer.
La cultura americana es muy diversa.
A2American culture is very diverse.
Compramos una motocicleta americana antigua.
B1We bought an old American motorcycle.
blazer, sport coat
Also: jacket
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Necesito comprar una americana para la entrevista.
B1I need to buy a blazer for the interview.
Esa americana azul te queda muy elegante.
B2That blue jacket looks very smart on you.
Dejó su americana en el perchero antes de sentarse.
B1She left her jacket on the coat rack before sitting down.
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Quick Quiz: americana
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'americana' to mean 'blazer'?
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The word is derived directly from 'América' (America), the name of the continents. The clothing item (the blazer) likely received this name because it was a style popularized or imported from the United States.
First recorded: 16th century (as an adjective)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am talking about a female person from the US, which word should I use?
You should say 'Ella es americana' (She is American). Remember that Spanish usually does not capitalize nationalities.
Is 'americana' used for both men's and women's jackets?
Yes. Even when referring to a man's jacket, the word itself remains the feminine noun 'la americana'. You would say 'El hombre llevaba una americana elegante' (The man was wearing an elegant jacket).