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Μεξικανός
Mexican /me.ksi.kaˈnos/
nounC1#6671 most common
Also: Mexican (adjective)
Example sentences
Ο Μεξικανός είναι πολύ φιλόξενος.
The Mexican is very hospitable.
Είδα έναν Μεξικανό στο πάρκο χθες.
I saw a Mexican in the park yesterday.
Η κουζίνα του Μεξικανού είναι πολύ νόστιμη.
The cuisine of the Mexican is very tasty.
Ο φίλος μου είναι Μεξικανός και μου έδειξε παραδοσιακές συνταγές.
My friend is Mexican and showed me traditional recipes.
Πηγαίνω σε ένα Μεξικανό εστιατόριο το Σάββατο.
I am going to a Mexican restaurant on Saturday.
Οι Μεξικανοί γιορτάζουν την ανεξαρτησία τους κάθε χρόνο.
Mexicans celebrate their independence every year.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Μεξικανός | Μεξικανοί |
| Genitive | Μεξικανού | Μεξικανών |
| Accusative | Μεξικανό | Μεξικανούς |
| Vocative | Μεξικανέ | Μεξικανοί |
Word family
ΜεξικανίδαMexican (female)
ΜεξικανικάMexican (plural/neuter)
ΜεξικανισμόςMexicanism
Etymology
The word 'Μεξικανός' derives from the Spanish 'mexicano', which itself comes from the Nahuatl word 'Mexica', referring to the Mexica people, the rulers of the Aztec Empire. The term has been adopted into Modern Greek to denote someone from Mexico.
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