latino
“latino” means “Latino” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Latino
Also: Latin American
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Me encanta la música latina.
A1I love Latin music.
Él es un actor latino muy famoso en Hollywood.
A2He is a very famous Latino actor in Hollywood.
La comunidad latina es muy diversa y vibrante.
B1The Latino community is very diverse and vibrant.
Latin
Also: Romance
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El español es una lengua latina.
B2Spanish is a Latin language.
Estudiamos el alfabeto latino en la escuela.
B2We study the Latin alphabet at school.
Muchos términos médicos tienen raíces latinas.
C1Many medical terms have Latin roots.
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How would you say 'a Latin American woman' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'Latinus', which originally described people from Latium, the region of Italy where Rome was founded.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'latino' include people from Spain?
Technically, Spanish people speak a 'Latin' language, but in common modern usage, 'latino' refers specifically to people from Latin America. For people from Spain, 'hispano' or 'español' is more common.
Is 'latino' always a noun?
No, it can be an adjective (e.g., 'el ritmo latino') or a noun (e.g., 'él es un latino').
What is 'Latinx' in Spanish?
'Latinx' is a gender-neutral term used mostly in the United States. In most Spanish-speaking countries, people use 'latino' for mixed groups or 'latine' as a newer gender-neutral alternative.