panameño
“panameño” means “Panamanian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Panamanian
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Me gusta mucho el café panameño.
A1I really like Panamanian coffee.
La moneda panameña oficial es el balboa.
A2The official Panamanian currency is the balboa.
El Canal es una obra maestra de la ingeniería panameña.
B1The Canal is a masterpiece of Panamanian engineering.
Panamanian
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Mi vecino es un panameño muy amable.
A1My neighbor is a very kind Panamanian man.
Los panameños están muy orgullosos de su país.
B1Panamanians are very proud of their country.
Conocí a un panameño en el avión.
A2I met a Panamanian man on the plane.
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Words that translate to "panameño" in Spanish:
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Derived from 'Panamá' (the country name) plus the Spanish suffix '-eño', which is commonly used to form words for people from a specific place.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'panameño' always lowercase?
Yes, in Spanish, words for nationalities and origins (called demonyms) are always written with a lowercase letter, unlike in English.
What is the feminine form of panameño?
The feminine form is 'panameña'. You would use this for a woman or any feminine noun, like 'la bandera panameña' (the Panamanian flag).
Are there other words for people from Panama?
Yes, 'canalero' is a common nickname for Panamanians, especially in the context of their national sports teams, referring to the Panama Canal.