Spanish word

iberoamericano

Pronunciation

IPA/iβeɾoameɾiˈkano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIbero-American

Example

La música iberoamericana une tradiciones de España y América.

Ibero-American music unites traditions of Spain and the Americas.

Illustration for iberoamericano (Ibero-American)

More examples

La cocina iberoamericana mezcla sabores indígenas, europeos y africanos.

Ibero-American cuisine mixes indigenous, European and African flavors.

Core concept

Identity and institutions reflecting Iberian influence across the Americas.

Common phrases

  • música iberoamericana

    Ibero-American music

  • cultura iberoamericana

    Ibero-American culture

  • países iberoamericanos

    Ibero-American countries

  • cocina iberoamericana

    Ibero-American cuisine

Similar words

latinoamericano: Societies, peoples, and cultural practices that constitute Latin America.
hispanoamericano: Spanish-language countries in the Americas and their cultural traditions.

Definition in Spanish

Describe personas, instituciones o manifestaciones culturales vinculadas a la historia compartida entre la Península Ibérica y los países americanos de habla hispana y portuguesa.

Word origin

From Spanish ibero- 'Iberia' plus americano 'American', used for cultural, institutional, or personal ties that reflect Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) influence in the Americas.

Usage tips

  • Iberoamericano commonly includes Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil, which is a key difference from hispanoamericano and from broader uses of latinoamericano.

Related words

  • IberoaméricaIbero-Americanoun

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