5/9/25

Question 1

Amish

Answer 1

You’re right to sense that there’s another term — in some Spanish-speaking regions, especially in Latin America, “menonitas” is often used broadly and can include Amish communities. However, strictly speaking:
* Menonitas = Mennonites (a broader Christian Anabaptist group)
* Amish = A subgroup that broke away from the Mennonites in the late 1600s

In Mexico, for instance, the word “menonitas” is commonly used for both traditional Mennonites and Amish-like communities, especially in places like Chihuahua. But linguistically and religiously, they’re not the same.

So:
* If you’re referring specifically to Amish: los amish
* If you’re referring to Mennonites (and possibly Amish-like groups in Latin America): los menonitas