guatemalteca

Guatemalteca is a Spanish feminine noun and adjective that designates a woman from Guatemala or something tied to Guatemala. It is the feminine counterpart of guatemalteco, the masculine form of the demonym. The two forms are used in the same way as adjectives and as nouns when referring to people from Guatemala.

Usage examples include una guatemalteca, mujeres guatemaltecas, cultura guatemalteca, comida guatemalteca or música guatemalteca. As an adjective, guatemalteca can modify feminine nouns to indicate origin, nationality, or cultural relation.

Guatemala is a country in Central America with a diverse population that includes Indigenous Maya communities, mixed-heritage groups, and other residents. Guatemalan identity encompasses a range of languages, including Spanish and numerous Mayan languages, and a rich tapestry of traditions, arts, and culinary practices. The term guatemalteca therefore often reflects both individual nationality and cultural heritage.

Etymology: the demonym is formed from the country name Guatemala with the suffix -teca/-teco, producing guatemalteca for the feminine and guatemalteco for the masculine. The plural forms are guatemaltecas and guatemaltecos.

See also guatemalteco.