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    Africano (en. African)

    /afriˈkano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who comes from the African continent.
    The African is proud of his cultural heritage.
    El africano está orgulloso de su herencia cultural.
    A thing that relates to Africa.
    African music has very varied rhythms.
    La música africana tiene ritmos muy variados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Africanus', which refers to Africa.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    African through and through
    It refers to a person who is completely native to Africa.
    africano de pura cepa
    African civilization
    It refers to the cultures and societies of the African continent.
    civilización africana

    Related Words

    Africa
    Continent located south of the Mediterranean Sea, where many countries and diverse cultures are situated.
    África
    Africanity
    The quality of being African or belonging to African culture.
    africanidad
    Africanism
    An element or characteristic that is typical of African culture.
    africanismo

    Slang Meanings

    A term used in some contexts to refer to someone who is very self-sufficient.
    That guy is a true African, he always manages to get ahead.
    Ese tipo es un auténtico africano, siempre logra salir adelante.
    Used to describe a lifestyle that emphasizes community and family.
    He lives the African way, always surrounded by his family.
    Vive al estilo africano, siempre rodeado de su familia.