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hispánico

Hispanic

adjective ees-PAH-nee-koh Rare
People & Society Values

Origin: From Latin Hispanicus, relating to Hispania (the Iberian Peninsula).

Usage Note

Hispánico relates broadly to Spain, Spanish-speaking cultures, or the Hispanic world — el mundo hispánico, estudios hispánicos. In the United States it is used as an ethnic category (comunidad hispánica). It differs from español (specifically Spanish/from Spain) and latinoamericano (specifically Latin American). The feminine form is hispánica.

Examples

"El festival celebra la cultura hispánica."

Natural Translation

The festival celebrates Hispanic culture.

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