americana

americana

"Americana" in Portuguese means "American" (female) or can refer to a style or object related to the United States.

Here, 'americana' is used as a noun to describe a female individual from America.

Ela é uma americana que conhece bastante sobre o Brasil.

She is an American who knows a lot about Brazil.

In this case, 'americana' functions as an adjective describing a curtain in American style.

Poderíamos decorar a festa com uma cortina americana para dar um toque diferente.

We could decorate the party with an American-style curtain to give a different touch.

Here, 'americana' is used as an adjective to describe the eagle as being related to America.

A águia americana é um símbolo nacional dos Estados Unidos.

The American eagle is a national symbol of the United States.