centroamericano

Central American

adjective sen-troh-ah-meh-ree-KAH-noh Rare

Usage Note

Centroamericano refers to anything from or relating to Central America (Centroamérica), the isthmus countries from Guatemala to Panama. It functions as both adjective and noun (los centroamericanos). The feminine form is centroamericana. Note that latinoamericano is the broader term covering all of Latin America.

Examples

"El equipo centroamericano ganó la copa."

Natural Translation

The Central American team won the cup.

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