Spanish word

hispano

Pronunciation

IPA/isˈpano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveHispanic

Example

La música hispana es muy diversa.

Hispanic music is very diverse.

Illustration for hispano (Hispanic)

More examples

En el barrio hay varios negocios hispanos.

There are several Hispanic businesses in the neighborhood.

Core concept

A person or thing belonging to Spain or to Spanish-speaking communities.

Common phrases

  • mundo hispano

    Hispanic world

  • comunidad hispana

    Hispanic community

  • población hispana

    Hispanic population

Similar words

español: Relating specifically to Spain, its people, language, or culture.
latino: Relating to Latin America or to people and cultures of Latin American origin.
hispánico: Relating to the shared cultural traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.
latinoamericano: Relating to the countries of Latin America and to their peoples and cultures.

Definition in Spanish

Relacionado con España o con los países y comunidades de habla hispana, su cultura o su población.

Word origin

Ultimately from Latin Hispania through the adjective Hispānus, yielding Spanish hispano for people, culture, or things connected to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries.

Usage tips

  • As a noun Spanish commonly pluralizes it (los hispanos, las hispanas), and speakers often use specific national adjectives (español, mexicano, etc.) when greater precision is needed.

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