text: is correct to refer as america when you're speaking about the usa? since the rest of north, central, southamerica and  caribbean countries are america, too. if you are in the united states, its okay to do this. however, if you go to other countries (especially countries in south america, or to canada or mexico) they don't like it when you say that. they say that they are americans as well because they live in north america. so, if you are in the united states and say it, you should be fine.