German word

lateinamerikanisch

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈtaɪ̯nameʁiˌkaːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveLatin American

Example

Die lateinamerikanische Musik ist sehr beliebt.

Latin American music is very popular.

Illustration for lateinamerikanisch (Latin American)

More examples

Am Festival werden lateinamerikanische Tänze vorgeführt.

At the festival, Latin American dances are performed.

Core concept

A broad regional label covering people, cultural forms, and products connected with Latin America without naming one specific country.

Common phrases

  • lateinamerikanische Tänze

    Latin American dances

  • lateinamerikanische Literatur

    Latin American literature

  • lateinamerikanische Küche

    Latin American cuisine

Similar words

latinoamerikanisch: Relating to Latin American people, cultures, or ways of life.
hispanisch: Relating to Spanish-speaking countries, cultures, or communities.
brasilianisch: Relating to Brazil, its people, culture, or way of life.
amerikanisch: Relating to the United States, its people, or its culture.

Definition in German

bezeichnet Zugehörigkeit oder Bezug zu Lateinamerika und trifft auf Menschen, Traditionen, Musik und Produkte zu

Word origin

The adjective combines the compound noun "Lateinamerika" with the productive German suffix "-isch" for forming relational adjectives.

Usage tips

  • German writes "lateinamerikanisch" in lowercase, unlike English "Latin American," which capitalizes both words.

Opposites

Related words

  • LateinamerikanerLatin American mannoun
  • LateinamerikanerinLatin American womannoun

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