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latinoamericano

la-tee-no-a-meh-ree-kah-no/latinoameɾiˈkano/

“latinoamericano” means “Latin American” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Latin American

A colorful map of Central and South America highlighted in vibrant colors.

📝 In Action

Me encanta la música latinoamericana.

A1

I love Latin American music.

El café latinoamericano es el mejor del mundo.

A2

Latin American coffee is the best in the world.

Estamos estudiando la historia latinoamericana en clase.

B1

We are studying Latin American history in class.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • cultura latinoamericana – Latin American culture
  • países latinoamericanos – Latin American countries
  • pueblo latinoamericano – Latin American people

Latin American

NounmA2
A happy man wearing a traditional panama hat and a bright shirt, smiling.

📝 In Action

Juan es latinoamericano.

A1

Juan is Latin American.

Los latinoamericanos son conocidos por su hospitalidad.

B1

Latin Americans are known for their hospitality.

Una latinoamericana ganó el premio de ciencias.

B2

A Latin American woman won the science prize.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "latinoamericano" in Spanish:

latin american→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: latinoamericano

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'Latin American literature' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
América(America (the continent)) — Noun
Latinoamérica(Latin America) — Noun
latino(Latino) — Adjective
americanista(expert in American studies) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

A combination of 'Latino' (referring to the Latin-based languages like Spanish and Portuguese) and 'Americano' (referring to the American continent). The term was popularized in the 19th century to help define the shared identity of countries in the region.

First recorded: Mid-19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: Latin AmericanPortuguese: latino-americanoFrench: latino-américain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brazil included in 'latinoamericano'?

Yes! Brazil is in South America and its language (Portuguese) comes from Latin, so Brazilians are latinoamericanos.

What is the difference between 'hispanoamericano' and 'latinoamericano'?

Hispanoamericano only includes countries where Spanish is spoken. Latinoamericano includes those plus Brazil (Portuguese) and Haiti (French).

Is 'latinoamericano' formal?

It is a neutral, respectful, and standard word used in schools, news, and daily conversation.