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Mexicano

American  
[me-hee-kah-noh, me-khee-kah-naw] / ˌmɛ hiˈkɑ noʊ, mɛ xiˈkɑ nɔ /

noun

plural

Mexicanos
  1. the Nahuatl language.

  2. a Mexican citizen.


Etymology

Origin of Mexicano

From the Spanish word mexicano Mexican

Example Sentences

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She has said that Mexico’s shipments to Cuba are part of a sovereign decision by her government and based on contracts signed by Mexico’s state-run oil company, Petróleos Mexicanos.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the continued presence of homeless encampments on the streets surrounding El Mexicano Market has forced Solano to board up her storefront and hire extra security to protect her business, her employees and her customers.

From Los Angeles Times

On the side of Garcia’s face, “Adam” is inked on the right and “Mexicano” on the left.

From Los Angeles Times

“I love that I’m able to represent that and I just love regional Mexicano and cumbia, it’s what I grew up with.”

From Los Angeles Times

A few days later, Moody’s rating service downgraded the debt of the national oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, even further into junk bond status.

From Seattle Times