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Origin of Mexican
First recorded in 1570–80; from Spanish mexicano, mejicano; see Mexico, -an
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The 31-year-old Mexican tourist walked out with a cone of vanilla and chocolate swirl soft serve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Among the classic Mexican films included are the 1932 film “Santa,” which was the first Mexican narrative sound movie, as well as 1946’s “Enamorada.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Fellow co-star and Mexican actress Eiza González said her "heart is absolutely broken" as she posted a photo of them posing in costume.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The six-week World Cup produced dozens of heroes, including a 40-year-old goalkeeper, a ponytailed Viking, and a trash-talking Mexican coach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Sí,” the Mexican told him, as he examined Salvador and Lupita out of the corner of his eye.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
It was a story we Mexicans know too well — we’re talented, just not yet at the level of the elites of the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
"Fast forward a year later... this is catharsis - for Mexicans especially, but for Latinos in general."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I feel like Koreans and Mexicans feel that and understand that; we know our parents went through so much coming to America.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The incident generated much outrage online, with many Mexicans expressing disgust at his actions.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Or consider the fate of the Mexicans who immigrated to California between 1900 and the end of the 1920s to work in the fields of the big fruit and vegetable growers.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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