africano
African
adjective noun ah-free-KAH-noh Less Common
Origin: From Latin Africanus, from Africa.
Usage Note
Africano is both adjective (continente africano) and noun (los africanos). Note that Africa is a vast and diverse continent; africano as a noun should be used carefully to avoid overgeneralisation. The feminine form is africana. Afroamericano is a distinct term for people of African descent in the Americas.
Examples
"El festival celebraba la música y la danza africanas."
Natural Translation
The festival celebrated African music and dance.
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