English–Spanish
“mixed-race person” in Spanish
How to say “mixed-race person” in Spanish
“Mixed-race person” in Spanish is mulato.
Person of mixed African and European ancestry.
Example sentences with mulato
Su abuelo era mulato y contaba historias familiares.
His grandfather was a mixed-race person and used to tell family stories.
Tips for using mulato
- Spanish spelling is mulato (one t), the noun is gendered (mulato/mulata), and the term can be dated or offensive, so use persona de ascendencia mixta or persona afrodescendiente.
Other Spanish words for “mixed-race person”
Ella es mestiza.
She is mixed-race.