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latino

Latino, Latin American

noun lah-TEE-noh Less Common

Also means

Latin (adj.)

Usage Note

Latino (fem. latina) refers to a person of Latin American origin, especially in a US context. In Spain and Latin America, latinoamericano/a is more common for 'Latin American'. Latino can also be an adjective (cultura latina). The term hispano overlaps but emphasises Spanish language heritage; latino is broader and includes Brazil.

Examples

"El barrio tiene una fuerte comunidad latina."

Natural Translation

The neighbourhood has a strong Latino community.

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