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hispano

ees-PAH-noh/isˈpano/

Hispanic

Also: Spanish-speaking
A wooden acoustic guitar decorated with colorful flowers, representing Hispanic culture.

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Me encanta la música hispana porque es muy alegre.

A2

I love Hispanic music because it is very cheerful.

Hay muchos países hispanos en América del Sur.

B1

There are many Spanish-speaking countries in South America.

Celebramos el mes de la herencia hispana en la escuela.

B1

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at school.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hispanohablante (Spanish-speaking)

Antonyms

  • anglosajón (Anglo-Saxon / English-speaking)

Common Collocations

  • cultura hispana – Hispanic culture
  • herencia hispana – Hispanic heritage
  • el mundo hispano – the Hispanic world

Hispanic person

NounmB1
A portrait of a smiling person with dark hair and a colorful patterned shirt.

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Los hispanos son el grupo minoritario más grande.

B2

Hispanics are the largest minority group.

Ella es una hispana orgullosa de sus raíces.

B1

She is a Hispanic woman proud of her roots.

Muchos hispanos viven en Florida.

A2

Many Hispanics live in Florida.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • comunidad hispana – Hispanic community
  • voto hispano – Hispanic vote

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hispano" in Spanish:

hispanic→hispanic person→spanish-speaking→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hispano

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the Hispanic girls'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
hispanidad(Hispanic identity) — Noun
hispanohablante(Spanish speaker) — Adjective
hispanismo(Spanish influence/study) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'Hispanus,' which referred to people living in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), then called 'Hispania.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: HispanicFrench: Hispanique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hispano' the same as 'latino'?

Not exactly! 'Hispano' refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries (including Spain). 'Latino' refers to people from Latin America (including Brazil, where they speak Portuguese, but excluding Spain).

Can I use 'hispano' to describe a language?

Usually, we use 'español' or 'castellano' for the language itself. 'Hispano' is used to describe the people, culture, or world related to that language.

How do I make 'hispano' feminine?

Simply change the 'o' to an 'a': hispana.