How to Say "hispanic person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hispanic person” is “hispano” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a person of Spanish-speaking descent
Examples
Los hispanos son el grupo minoritario más grande.
Hispanics are the largest minority group.
Ella es una hispana orgullosa de sus raíces.
She is a Hispanic woman proud of her roots.
Muchos hispanos viven en Florida.
Many Hispanics live in Florida.
Using the Plural
When referring to a group of men and women, use the masculine plural: 'los hispanos'.
Hispano vs. Español
Mistake: “Los españoles viven en México.”
Correction: Los hispanos viven en México. Use 'español' only for people from Spain; use 'hispano' for anyone from a Spanish-speaking culture.
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