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americana
American
The feminine form of the word "American"
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noun suffix
(feminine)
Americana is the English word American0 turned into a feminine0 Spanish word, meaning an American "thing" or describing something as American.
americana
American
An American woman, which can be used as a noun or adjective.
- Mi amiga es una americana que vive en Madrid = My friend is an American woman who lives in Madrid
- Ella tiene una perspectiva muy americana = She has a very American perspective
blazer, sport jacket
A formal jacket worn over a shirt, called "an American" because it was associated with American fashion.
- Llevaba una americana azul sobre su camiseta blanca = He wore a navy blazer over his white shirt
- Compré una americana gris para la entrevista = I bought a sport jacket for the interview