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mexicano

meh-hee-KAH-noh/meksiˈkano/

“mexicano” means “Mexican” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Mexican

Also: from Mexico
A vibrant traditional Mexican sombrero with colorful embroidery and a woven pattern.

📝 In Action

Me encanta el picante de la comida mexicana.

A1

I love the spiciness of Mexican food.

Él lleva un sombrero mexicano.

A1

He is wearing a Mexican hat.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • comida mexicana – Mexican food
  • pueblo mexicano – Mexican people/town
  • peso mexicano – Mexican peso (currency)

Mexican

NounmA1
A friendly man wearing a traditional Mexican charro outfit and a wide-brimmed hat.

📝 In Action

Ese hombre es un mexicano muy amable.

A1

That man is a very kind Mexican.

Muchos mexicanos viven en los Estados Unidos.

A2

Many Mexicans live in the United States.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mexicano" in Spanish:

from mexico→mexican→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mexicano

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How do you say 'Mexican bread' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
México(Mexico) — Noun
mexicana(Mexican (feminine)) — Adjective
mexicanismo(a Mexican idiom or trait) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the word 'México' (the country) plus the ending '-ano,' which is used to show where someone or something is from. The name México itself comes from the Nahuatl language (the language of the Aztecs).

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: MexicanFrench: mexicain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'mexicano' capitalized?

No, in Spanish, nationalities like 'mexicano,' 'español,' or 'americano' are written in lowercase.

Can I use 'mexicano' for a woman?

No, for a woman you should use the word 'mexicana.' 'Mexicano' is used for men or for masculine objects.