yankee

• Adjetivo utilizado para describir algo característico de los Estados Unidos, especialmente de los estados del norte, o de los habitantes de Nueva Inglaterra.

An adjective used to describe something characteristic of or relating to the United States, particularly the northern states, or to New Englanders.

1. Relating to Northern USB2informalamerican

   Used by Southerners to describe an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States, especially a Union soldier during the Civil War.

   Yanqui (relativo al norte de EE. UU.)

   • The old man still uses the term 'Yankee' to refer to anyone from the North.
   • During the Civil War, Yankee soldiers were often seen as invaders by the South.
   • She has a Yankee accent that gives away her New England roots.

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• Sustantivo que se usa para referirse a un estadounidense, especialmente de los estados del norte de EE. UU. o de Nueva Inglaterra, o en un sentido más amplio, por parte de no estadounidenses, para designar a cualquier estadounidense.

A noun used to refer to an American, particularly one from the northern United States or New England, or more broadly by non-Americans to refer to any American.

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1. Northern AmericanB2formalamerican

   A person from the northern United States, especially during the American Civil War.

   yanqui (estadounidense del norte)

   • The Yankees fought against the Confederates in the Civil War.
   • Many Yankees moved westward after the war.
   • He was proud to be called a Yankee.

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2. New EnglanderB2informalamerican

   A person from the New England region of the United States.

   yankee (neoyorquino o habitante de Nueva Inglaterra)

   • She is a true Yankee from Massachusetts.
   • Yankees are known for their distinct accent and traditions.
   • The term Yankee is often used to describe people from Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

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3. American (foreign perspective)B1informal

   A term used by non-Americans to refer to any person from the United States.

   estadounidense (para extranjeros)

   • When traveling abroad, he was often called a Yankee.
   • Many Europeans use the word Yankee to describe Americans.
   • The song 'Yankee Doodle' is a famous American tune.

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