Americano vs.estadounidenses

Question

There have been many threads regarding the correct term to use when speaking about ourselves as "American" in other countries. I finally remembered to ask my boyfriend to clarify. (He is from Mexico) He stated that neither term were correct. Americano refers to anyone living in the Americas and estadounidenses refers to Mexicans as well because their country is "Estados Unidos Mexicano". According to him, the term used exclusively for people from EE UU is "gringo" and that it does not refer to any other foreigner, but is exclusive to people who live in the United States of America.

I just thought I would share that bit of information with you-all.

I like that. It goes back to my earlier question about the term "gringo" - Yeser007, Nov 30, 2009

It kinda lumps it all together, doesn't it, yesero? - aloshek, Nov 30, 2009

This is a very interesting conversation - be sure to read the whole thing to get viewpoints from citizens of various countries. - LaBurra, Dec 11, 2009

This is unrealistic. No Mexican would call him/herself "estadounidense." And we all know "gringo" has negative connotations. Let's stick with estadounidense. - TujungaFlash, Aug 31, 2011

Stop asking your boyfriend.Just check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gringo - Hatz, Aug 31, 2011