🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Americano

Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-me-ri-ka-no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Estadounidense/ˌeɪ.stəˌnuː.dənˈɛs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Lui è americano e vive in Italia."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person from the United States of America.

    "As an Estadounidense, she felt a strong connection to her country's history."
  2. 2

    Relating to the United States, especially in a cultural or national context.

    "The Estadounidense culture has influenced many aspects of global entertainment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Estadounidense' originates from the Spanish word 'Estados Unidos', meaning 'United States'. It evolved in the 19th century as a demonym to refer specifically to people from the United States, distinguishing them from other Spanish-speaking nations.

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