Spanish Conversation · Level 156
30 words
Spanish word
hispánico
Pronunciation
IPA/isˈpaniko/
Meaning
- adjectiveHispanic
Example
Su abuela es hispánica y le encanta la música.
His grandmother is Hispanic and enjoys music.
More examples
La cultura hispánica combina tradiciones de varios países.
Hispanic culture combines traditions from several countries.
Core concept
Traits and heritage associated with Spanish-speaking communities.
Common phrases
países hispánicos
Spanish-speaking countries
cultura hispánica
Hispanic culture
Similar words
español: Concerns the Spanish language, including its words and grammar.
hispano: Marks Spanish cultural or ancestral background in people.
latino: Concerns Latin American countries, cultures, and peoples.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para describir rasgos, costumbres o herencias vinculadas al mundo hispanohablante.
Word origin
From Latin Hispanicus, 'of Hispania' (the Roman Iberian Peninsula), adopted into Spanish to describe characteristics, customs, or heritage tied to the Spanish-speaking world.
Usage tips
- When referring to people or ethnic origin, speakers often prefer hispano, reserving hispánico more for cultural or descriptive contexts.
Other meanings
- Spanish-speakingadjective
Opposites
- anglófonoEnglish-speakingadjective
Related words
- hispanohablanteSpanish speakernoun
- hispanidadHispanic heritagenoun