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Etymology
Origin of Mexican
First recorded in 1570–80; from Spanish mexicano, mejicano; see Mexico, -an
Example Sentences
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The lower tariffs enjoyed by Mexico will benefit the EU, according to Sergio Contreras, president of the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“Pienso En Ti” also carries extra emotional weight as the last track Díaz got to work on with Mexican artist and producer Milkman, who passed away.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The lower tariffs enjoyed by Mexico will benefit the European Union, according to Sergio Contreras, president of the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Ward added that “I’d rather drink full-sugar, Mexican Coke or, shock, Pepsi Zero, than allow the soulless Frankenstein monster known as Diet Coke to pass my lips.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Roberto must have read my mind because he said, “Why don’t you sing a Mexican song?”
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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