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/estaðowniˈðense/

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Translation

American

Word origin

A compound of Estados Unidos ('United States') plus the suffix -ense, which forms adjectives of origin. It names someone or something from the United States of America.

Origin
Spanish
Root
Estados Unidos

Grammar

Masc pluralestadounidenses

Examples

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My English teacher is American.

cultura influye .

American culture influences the whole world.

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I met an American family during the trip.

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The US dollar is a very strong currency.

Muchos .

Many American products are sold here.

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This word is part of lesson 35.