Citizens of the United States of America are normally referred to by the term estadounidense (rough literal translation: "United Statesian") instead of americano or americana which is discouraged, and the country's name itself is officially translated as Estados Unidos de América (United States of America), commonly abbreviated as Estados Unidos (EEUU). "debe evitarse el empleo de americano para referirse exclusivamente a los habitantes de los Estados Unidos" ("the use of the term americano referring exclusively to the United States inhabitants must be avoided") Also, the term norteamericano (North American) may refer to a citizen of the United States. This term is primarily used to refer to citizens of the United States, and less commonly to those of other North American countries.
Citizens of the United States of America are normally referred to by the term estadounidense (rough literal translation "United Statesian") instead of americano or americana which is discouraged and the country's name itself is officially translated as Estados Unidos de América (United States of America) commonly abbreviated as Estados Unidos (EEUU) "debe evitarse el empleo de americano para referirse exclusivamente a los habitantes de los Estados Unidos" ("the use of the term americano referring exclusively to the United States inhabitants must be avoided") Also the term norteamericano (North American) may refer to a citizen of the United States This term is primarily used to refer to citizens of the United States and less commonly to those of other North American countries