Latino (en. Latin)

/laˈtino/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Refers to people with ancestry from Latin America.
The group of Latinos in the city has grown significantly.
El grupo de latinos en la ciudad ha crecido significativamente.
Related to the peoples and cultures of Latin America.
Latin traditions are very diverse and colorful.
Las tradiciones latinas son muy diversas y coloridas.
A person who speaks Romance languages, especially Spanish or Portuguese.
Many Latinos speak Spanish as their native language.
Muchos latinos hablan español como lengua materna.

Etymology

From Latin 'Latinus', which means 'from ancient Rome'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Latino pride
A feeling of pride in Latin American culture and heritage.
orgullo latino
Latin community
A group of people of Latin origin living in a specific area.
comunidad latina
Latin culture
Referring to the customs, traditions, and values of Latin people.
cultura latina

Related Words

Hispanic
A person with origins in a Spanish-speaking country.
hispano
Latin American
Refers to people from Latin America.
latinoamericano
Ibero-American
Refers to the countries in the Americas that were colonized by Spain or Portugal.
iberoamericano

Slang Meanings

A term colloquially used to refer to people from Latin America.
At the meeting, there were many Latinos, all sharing their culture.
En la reunión había muchos latinos, todos compartiendo su cultura.
A term used to describe attitudes and behaviors in Latin culture.
That party had a very Latin vibe, with music and typical dances.
Esa fiesta tenía un vibe muy latino, con música y bailes típicos.