mexicana
/mexiˈkana/
The English phrase "mexican girl" is translated into Spanish as mexicana.
mexicana is used to refer to a female person who is from Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
mexicana is the feminine form used to refer to a female person from Mexico. To refer to a group of multiple Mexican females, use the plural form mexicanas.
How do you pronounce it?
/mexiˈkana/
Did you know?
- While mexicana refers to nationality, the term fresa is often used colloquially to describe a girl from a wealthy or posh social class in Mexico.
- In Spanish, nationalities like mexicana are not capitalized unless they start a sentence, unlike the English word 'Mexican'.
- The word mexicana is derived from México, which comes from the Mexica people, the indigenous group that founded the Aztec Empire.
Examples in context
- Conocí a una chilanga mexicana en mi viaje a México. Su acento era único.I met a Chilanga Mexican girl on my trip to Mexico. Her accent was unique.
- Ella es una mexicana muy inteligente.She is a very intelligent Mexican girl.
- Conozco a una mexicana que vive aquí.I know a Mexican girl who lives here.
- Esa mexicana es mi mejor amiga.That Mexican girl is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new classmate.
- SofíaMira, hay una alumna nueva.Look, there is a new student.
- Daniel¿De dónde es ella?Where is she from?
- SofíaElla es mexicana.She is Mexican.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Me gusta México.That's great! I like Mexico.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mexicana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
