English · Word Candidate

Mexican

/ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Mexicans

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người từ đất nước Mexico hoặc có gốc Mexico

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Noun

Examples

The Mexican levelled nine minutes from time after Steven Gerrard, making his first start since undergoing groin surgery in April, put Liverpool ahead with a 68th-minute free-kick.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The Mexican dialect of Spanish.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giọng Mexico của tiếng Tây Ban Nha

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Noun

Examples

"You see, I never learned to speak Spanish, but speak Mexican fluently," he says disarmingly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Từ, thuộc về hoặc liên quan đến đất nước Mexico

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Adjective

Examples

In the first year of her administration, ACLED data shows, Sheinbaum’s efforts to contain violence have generally coincided with a drop in attacks against civilians; since January, civilian killings have declined in nearly every Mexican state.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Mexican” mean?

A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

Is “Mexican” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.