nativo americano
/natibo ameɾikano/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'native american' is translated into Spanish as nativo americano. Wiktionary also lists jashto and jashte.
Meaning: person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| nativo americano | /natibo ameɾikano/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| jashto | /xasto/ (from spelling rules) | Guatemala, masculine |
| jashte | /xaste/ (from spelling rules) | Guatemala, feminine, masculine |
The phrase refers to a person.
Which one should you use?
nativo americano is a masculine form. The forms jashto and jashte are specific to Guatemala. jashte can be used for both masculine and feminine subjects, while jashto is masculine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Guatemala, the terms jashto and jashte are used.
How does it change in a sentence?
nativo americano is a masculine noun. jashte is used for both masculine and feminine subjects, whereas jashto is specifically masculine.
Did you know?
- The term americano in Spanish refers to anyone from the entire American continent, not just the United States.
- In various Latin American countries, the phrase 'pueblos originarios' is often preferred over 'nativo americano' to show more respect to indigenous communities.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, calling someone an 'indio' is common, but it can be perceived as highly offensive or derogatory depending on the tone and region.
Examples in context
- Los indígenas americanos tienen una rica historia y tradiciones ancestrales.Native Americans have a rich history and ancestral traditions.
- Él es un nativo americano.He is a Native American.
- Ese hombre es un nativo americano.That man is a Native American.
- El actor es nativo americano.The actor is Native American.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a museum exhibit.
- MaríaMira este retrato.Look at this portrait.
- MateoEs un nativo americano muy famoso.He is a very famous Native American.
- María¿De qué tribu era?What tribe was he from?
- MateoNo estoy seguro, Mateo no lo sabe.I am not sure, Mateo doesn't know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “native american” translations and entries nativo americano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
