🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Inglés americano

Pronunciation / Transliteration: iŋˈɡles ameˈɾikano

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
American English/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El inglés americano tiene muchas diferencias con el inglés británico."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The form of the English language spoken in the United States, characterized by its own set of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical rules.

    "In American English, the word 'truck' is commonly used, whereas British English uses 'lorry'."
  2. 2

    A variety of English that incorporates elements from various languages and dialects due to the multicultural nature of the United States.

    "American English has absorbed many terms from Spanish, especially in regions with large Hispanic populations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'American English' refers to the variety of the English language spoken in the United States. It evolved from British English in the 17th century, influenced by the diverse cultures and languages of immigrants, leading to unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical structures distinct from its British counterpart.

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