Norteamericana (en. North american)

/norteameɾikana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person from North America, especially from the United States.
My friend is North American and lives in New York.
Mi amigo es norteamericano y vive en Nueva York.
Relating to North America.
We are studying North American history in school.
Estamos estudiando la historia norteamericana en la escuela.

Etymology

Derives from "north" and "American," referring to the northern part of the American continent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pure North American
Refers to a person with completely North American roots.
norteamericana pura
North American culture
Set of customs and traditions of the inhabitants of North America.
cultura norteamericana
North American family
Family that has its origins in North America.
familia norteamericana

Related Words

north
Part of direction that indicates the cardinal point where the sun rises.
norte
America
Continent that includes North America, Central America, and South America.
américa
American
Relating to or belonging to the United States of America.
estadounidense

Slang Meanings

Gringo
It is used to refer informally to a North American.
Se usa para referirse de manera informal a un norteamericano.
Yankee
It is a colloquial term for referring to North Americans, especially in an informal context.
Es un término coloquial para referirse a los norteamericanos, especialmente en un contexto informal.