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    Latín (en. Latin)

    /laˈtin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An Indo-European language that was spoken in ancient Rome and its empire.
    Latin is the basis of many modern languages.
    El latín es la base de muchas lenguas modernas.
    Any literary, scientific, or other work written in Latin.
    He studied the grammar of Latin texts.
    Estudió la gramática de textos latinos.
    It refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries.
    Latinos have a rich cultural diversity.
    Los latinos tienen una rica diversidad cultural.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'latinus', meaning 'of Latium'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ancient Latin
    It refers to the oldest forms of the Latin language.
    latín antiguo
    classical Latin
    The literary Latin used during the peak period of ancient Rome.
    latín clásico
    vulgar Latin
    A variety of Latin spoken by the lower classes of ancient Rome.
    latín vulgar

    Related Words

    latino
    Person of Latin origin or belonging to the Latin language or culture.
    latino
    latinity
    Set of cultural characteristics unique to Latin peoples.
    latinidad
    Latin American
    Relating to Latin America.
    latinoamericano

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some contexts to refer to the cultures of Latin America.
    There was a lot of Latin music at the party.
    En la fiesta había mucha música latina.
    Term used to describe people of Latin origin in the U.S.
    Latinos are influencing American culture.
    Los latinos están influyendo en la cultura americana.