How to Say "north american" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “north american” is “norteamericano” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta mucho la literatura norteamericana.
I really like North American literature.
El equipo norteamericano ganó la medalla de oro.
The American team won the gold medal.
Ella tiene un acento norteamericano muy claro.
She has a very clear North American accent.
Placement of Adjectives
In Spanish, words describing where something is from usually come after the person or thing they are describing. You say 'cine norteamericano' rather than 'norteamericano cine'.
Changing for Gender
This word changes its ending based on what it's describing. Use 'norteamericano' for masculine items and 'norteamericana' for feminine items.
The 'American' Confusion
Mistake: “Calling someone from the U.S. just 'americano'.”
Correction: Use 'norteamericano' or 'estadounidense'. In Spanish, 'América' is the whole continent (North and South), so calling someone 'americano' can feel vague or even a bit rude to other people from the Americas.
Other Meanings of “norteamericano”
“norteamericano” can also mean:
- A person from North America(A2)
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