Spanish word

panhispánico

Pronunciation

IPA/panisˈpaniko/

Meaning

  • adjectivepan-Hispanic

Example

Hablamos de problemas panhispánicos que afectan a varios países.

We are talking about pan-Hispanic problems that affect several countries.

Illustration for panhispánico (pan-Hispanic)

More examples

Estudiamos modismos panhispánicos para reconocer expresiones compartidas entre países.

We study pan-Hispanic idioms to recognize expressions shared among countries.

Core concept

A quality or phenomenon shared across the Spanish-speaking world.

Common phrases

  • modismos panhispánicos

    pan-Hispanic idioms

  • vocabulario panhispánico

    pan-Hispanic vocabulary

Similar words

hispánico: Related to Spain or Spanish culture.
latinoamericano: Related to Latin American countries or culture.
iberoamericano: Concerning relations between the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
internacional: Involving or concerning multiple countries.

Definition in Spanish

Que se refiere a algo común o vigente en varios o todos los países de habla hispana.

Word origin

It is formed from the Greek prefix pan- 'all' plus hispánico (from Latin Hispania) to indicate relation to the entire Spanish-language region.

Usage tips

  • It appears mainly in formal writing and reports, while speakers in everyday conversation often prefer the phrase de habla hispana.

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