mexicano
/mexiˈkano/
The English phrase "mexican man" is translated into Spanish as mexicano.
mexicano refers to a man who is from Mexico or holds Mexican citizenship. The word functions as both a noun and an adjective.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. Use mexicano for a Mexican man. Use mexicana for a Mexican woman. For a group of Mexican men or a mixed-gender group of Mexicans, use the plural form mexicanos. If you are referring exclusively to a group of Mexican women, use mexicanas.
How do you pronounce it?
/mexiˈkano/
Did you know?
- The term mexicano is an amalgam of the Classical Nahuatl word Mēxihco and the Latin-derived suffix -ano.
- While mexicano is the standard term, many people in Mexico will identify themselves by their specific state first, such as calling themselves a chilango if they are from Mexico City or a regiomontano if they are from Monterrey.
Examples in context
- El hombre mexicano que conocí en la conferencia era muy amable.The Mexican man I met at the conference was very kind.
- ¿Conoces a algún mexicano que pueda ayudarnos con esta receta?Do you know any Mexican who can help us with this recipe?
- Él es un mexicano muy amable.He is a very kind Mexican man.
- Ese mexicano vive en Madrid ahora.That Mexican man lives in Madrid now.
- Conozco a un mexicano que es chef.I know a Mexican man who is a chef.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at a party talking about a new guest.
- Sofía¿Conoces al nuevo vecino?Do you know the new neighbor?
- MateoSí, es un mexicano muy simpático.Yes, he is a very nice Mexican man.
- Sofía¿De qué ciudad es él?What city is he from?
- MateoÉl es de la Ciudad de México.He is from Mexico City.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mexicano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mexicano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
