mexicano
/meh-hee-KAH-noh/
Mexican
The word 'mexicano' can describe objects from Mexico, like this traditional sombrero.
📝 In Action
Me encanta el picante de la comida mexicana.
A1I love the spiciness of Mexican food.
Él lleva un sombrero mexicano.
A1He is wearing a Mexican hat.
💡 Grammar Points
Lower-case letters
Unlike in English, words for nationalities are not capitalized in Spanish unless they start a sentence.
Matching the word to the object
Even though this entry is for the 'o' version, remember that if you describe a feminine word (like 'comida'), you must change the ending to 'a' (mexicana).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Capitalization Error
Mistake: "Soy Mexicano."
Correction: Soy mexicano. (Don't use a capital 'M' for nationalities in the middle of a sentence).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Put this word after the thing you are describing. Say 'comida mexicana' (food Mexican) instead of 'mexicana comida'.
A 'mexicano' is a male person from Mexico.
📝 In Action
Ese hombre es un mexicano muy amable.
A1That man is a very kind Mexican.
Muchos mexicanos viven en los Estados Unidos.
A2Many Mexicans live in the United States.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
Use 'mexicano' when referring to one man or a group of people that includes at least one man.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mexicano
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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.