mulata

mulatto woman

noun moo-LAH-tah Rare

Origin: from Spanish mulo, 'mule' (historical analogy)

Usage Note

Mulata is the feminine form of mulato, historically used to describe a person of mixed Black and white European ancestry. The term is now widely considered offensive in many contexts; in historical, literary, or musicological discussions (e.g., the Cuban son or guaracha tradition) it appears as a cultural label. Learners should be aware of its loaded history and use with caution or avoid outside clearly historical/academic contexts.

Examples

"La obra describe la vida de una mulata en el siglo XIX."

Natural Translation

The work describes the life of a mulatto woman in the 19th century.

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