Find what people from a country are called in English
Search a country and check the correct English demonym, the noun for one person, plural forms, common alternatives and examples that show natural usage.
You can search for a country, a demonym or a common alternative.
Useful country demonyms
This first English batch focuses on country-level demonyms with high practical value for writing, study and everyday questions.
English demonyms are not always one-to-one
Some English demonyms work as both nouns and adjectives, as in a Mexican artist and two Mexicans. Others split the adjective from the person noun, as in Spanish and Spaniard.
The English pages separate the adjective, the noun for one person and the plural, so the answer remains useful beyond a direct translation.
English demonyms to check first
These entries cover common country names, alternative forms and points where English usage may differ from Spanish.
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English demonym FAQ
What is a demonym?
A demonym is a word used for people or things from a place, such as Spanish, Mexican, Brazilian or Japanese.
Do English demonyms change for gender?
Most English demonyms do not change for masculine and feminine forms. A few have traditional or gendered variants, and those are noted on the page.
Is the English page a direct translation from Spanish?
No. The English entries are written around English usage, with noun, adjective and plural forms explained in context.