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    Mejicano (en. Mexican)

    /mexikano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Related to Mexico.
    Mexican culture is rich in traditions.
    La cultura mejicana es rica en tradiciones.
    A person born in Mexico or who is a Mexican citizen.
    I am Mexican by birth, but I live abroad.
    Soy mejicano de nacimiento, pero vivo en el extranjero.

    Etymology

    From Nahuatl 'Mexihco', which was the name of the place where Mexico City was founded.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be Mexican
    To be of Mexican nationality.
    ser mejicano
    proud to be Mexican
    To feel pride for Mexican nationality.
    orgulloso de ser mejicano
    Mexican culture
    Set of traditions, customs, and values of Mexico.
    cultura mejicana

    Related Words

    Mexico
    Country located in North America.
    México
    Mexican identity
    Identity and culture that characterizes Mexicans.
    mexicanidad
    Mexicanism
    Word or expression characteristic of Mexican Spanish.
    mexicanismo

    Slang Meanings

    Refreshes the idea of being Mexican, indicative of pride.
    That event is very 'Mexican', everyone feels identified.
    Ese evento está muy 'mejicano', todo el mundo se siente identificado.
    Expression used to refer to something typical or characteristic of Mexico.
    That party was very 'Mexican' with all the typical music and food.
    Esa fiesta fue muy 'mejicana' con toda la música y comida típica.