Estadounidense (en. United states)

/estadu̯oin'dense/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Inhabitant of the United States.
The average American consumes a lot of technology.
El estadounidense medio consume mucha tecnología.
Anything that comes from the United States.
American music is known worldwide.
La música estadounidense es conocida en todo el mundo.
Culture, traditions, and customs of the United States.
American culture has a significant influence in other countries.
La cultura estadounidense tiene una gran influencia en otros países.

Etymology

From the term 'United States', combining the adjective 'American' to describe what belongs to this nation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

American style
Characteristic style of the United States.
estilo estadounidense
American dream
The ideal of achieving success and prosperity in the U.S.
sueño estadounidense
American culture
Set of traditions and customs of the U.S.
cultura estadounidense

Related Words

North American
Refers to inhabitants of North America, especially from the U.S.
norteamericano
American
Related to America, but in many contexts, it is used to refer to someone from the U.S.
americano
Gringo
Term sometimes used to refer to American people, especially in Latin America.
gringo

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to Americans in an informal context.
Gringos often visit beaches in the Caribbean.
Los gringos a menudo visitan playas en el Caribe.
Used in a humorous or sarcastic tone about American culture.
That restaurant has very good 'gringo style'.
Ese restaurante tiene muy buen 'estilo gringo'.