guatemalteco
“guatemalteco” means “Guatemalan” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Guatemalan
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El café guatemalteco es famoso en todo el mundo.
A1Guatemalan coffee is famous all over the world.
Me encanta el arte guatemalteco tradicional.
A2I love traditional Guatemalan art.
Él tiene un pasaporte guatemalteco.
B1He has a Guatemalan passport.
Guatemalan
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Aquel hombre es un guatemalteco muy amable.
A1That man is a very kind Guatemalan.
Un guatemalteco ganó el premio de literatura.
A2A Guatemalan won the literature prize.
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Words that translate to "guatemalteco" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: guatemalteco
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'He is Guatemalan'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From 'Guatemala' + the suffix '-teco'. The suffix '-teco' is very common in Central America and comes from a native language (Nahuatl) meaning 'person of' or 'dweller of'.
First recorded: 16th century (following the Spanish conquest and naming of the region).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'guatemalteco' change for gender?
Yes! Use 'guatemalteco' for men or masculine items, and 'guatemalteca' for women or feminine items.
Why don't you capitalize it like in English?
Spanish rules for capitalization are different. Nationalities, days of the week, and months are usually written in lowercase.
What does the '-teco' part mean?
It is a suffix that identifies where someone is from. You'll see it in other Central American words too, like 'yucateco' (from Yucatan).