american

• Relativo a los Estados Unidos de América o a sus habitantes, o característico de ellos. También se usa a veces para referirse a algo del continente americano, aunque con menos frecuencia.

Relating to or characteristic of the United States or its inhabitants.

1. A1formal

   Of or relating to the United States of America, its people, language, or culture.

   estadounidense

   • She loves American movies.
   • He has an American accent.
   • American culture is diverse and influential.

   Sinónimosyankee

   Antónimosforeign

2. Relating to the AmericasB1formal

   Of or relating to the continents and islands of North, Central, and South America.

   americano

   • The American continent spans from Canada to Argentina.
   • American history includes both North and South American civilizations.
   • The American landscape is incredibly varied.

   Sinónimosnew world

3. A person from the United StatesA1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the United States of America.

   Persona de los Estados Unidos

   • She is an American living in Paris.
   • Many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.
   • He met an American while traveling in Europe.

   Sinónimosyankyankee

   Antónimosalienforeigner

4. A person from the AmericasB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of any country in North, Central, or South America.

   americano, habitante de América

   • Canadians and Mexicans are also Americans in the broader sense.
   • The term 'American' can refer to anyone from the Americas.
   • South Americans have a rich cultural heritage.

5. The English language as used in the USA2formalamerican

   The variety of English spoken and written in the United States.

   inglés estadounidense

   • She is learning American English.
   • American spelling differs from British spelling.
   • American slang is widely used in pop culture.

• Sustantivo que designa a un nativo o habitante de los Estados Unidos, o a una persona del continente americano en sentido amplio.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of the United States, or a person from the continents of the Americas.

nombre propio

1. Person from the United StatesA1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the United States of America.

   estadounidense

   • She is an American living in Paris.
   • Many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in November.
   • He met an American while traveling in Europe.

   Sinónimosyankyankee

2. English language variantA2formal

   The English language as used in the United States, including its unique vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

   inglés estadounidense

   • She speaks American English fluently.
   • The spelling of 'color' is different in American.
   • He prefers watching movies in American.

   Sinónimosamerican english

3. Person from the AmericasB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of any country in North America, Central America, or South America.

   Persona de las Américas

   • Canadians and Mexicans are also considered Americans in a broader sense.
   • The conference brought together Americans from both continents.
   • He is an American from Brazil.