English–Spanish
“ethnic group” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈetnja/
Example
En esta ciudad conviven varias etnias.
Several ethnic groups coexist in this city.
How to say “ethnic group” in Spanish
“Ethnic group” in Spanish is etnia.
Human community defined by shared culture, language, and ancestry.
Example sentences with etnia
Muchas personas sienten orgullo por pertenecer a su etnia.
Many people feel proud to belong to their ethnic group.
Tips for using etnia
- In everyday Spanish etnia is more technical than origen or procedencia, and speakers often ask about region or family origin instead of directly about someone's etnia.