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robocall , 9 months ago

Spanish has the word “estadounidense” which translates to “United Statesian” - a word which doesn’t exist in English. Mexicans are North Americans. Argentinians are South Americans. And everyone from the Americas is American. But I’ve heard plenty of Spanish speakers call United States Americans “americanas” - it typically depends on their exposure to US influence and the context of the conversation.

Ignacio OP , 9 months ago

"Americana" is also the name of the jacket for a suit.

dadarobot , 9 months ago

Usonian