Latina (en. Latina)

/laˈtina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A woman who originates from a Latin American country or has ancestry from such a country.
The Latina who won the contest is from Mexico.
La latina que ganó el concurso es de México.
A woman who identifies with Latin culture.
Latinas often have a rich cultural tradition that they celebrate in their communities.
Las latinas suelen tener una rica tradición cultural que celebran en sus comunidades.
A person who speaks Spanish as their primary language.
The Latina shared her experiences of living in the United States.
La latina compartió sus experiencias al vivir en Estados Unidos.

Etymology

From the Latin term, which relates to the peoples and languages of Latin origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart Latina
A woman who, although not from a Latin country, identifies with Latin culture.
latina de corazón
empowered Latina woman
A Latina woman who has gained power or influence in her community.
mujer latina empoderada
Latin party
A celebration that honors Latin culture and traditions.
fiesta latina

Related Words

latino
Man of Latin origin or who speaks Spanish.
latino
hispanic
Person from a Spanish-speaking country.
hispano
Latin culture
Set of traditions, customs, and artistic expressions of Latin peoples.
cultura latina

Slang Meanings

Latina girl
That Latina girl has a lot of rhythm.
Esa chica latina tiene mucho ritmo.
Hot
She is very hot, like many Latinas.
Ella es muy caliente, como muchas latinas.
Cute
She is a really cute Latina.
Ella es una latina bien chula.