мексика́нец
meksikánecmasculine
The English word 'mexican' is translated into Russian as мексика́нец (meksikánec). Wiktionary also lists мексика́нка (meksikánka).
Meaning: person from Mexico or of Mexican descent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| мексика́нец | meksikánec | masculine |
| мексика́нка | meksikánka | feminine |
As a noun, the word refers to a person from Mexico or of Mexican descent. If you wish to describe things pertaining to Mexico, such as 'mexican food' or 'mexican culture', use the related adjective мексика́нский.
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form мексика́нец when referring to a single male or when using the word as a generic term for the nationality. Use the feminine form мексика́нка specifically when referring to a single female.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a group of Mexicans, or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural form мексика́нцы. When using the word in the instrumental case, such as in the phrase 'he is a Mexican' (он является мексика́нцем), the form changes to мексика́нцем.
How do you pronounce it?
meksikánec
Did you know?
- The suffix -ец in мексика́нец is a productive marker in Russian used for many foreign nationalities, creating a rhythmic pattern that helps learners categorize people by origin.
- The Russian adjective мексика́нский is used for objects like 'mexican food', but it is rarely used to describe a person's character or soul, which would require the noun form.
- The stress in мексика́нец always falls on the third syllable, regardless of whether the word is used as a subject or an object in a sentence.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mexican” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
