ヒスパニック
hisupanikku
The Japanese word for "hispanic" is ヒスパニック (hisupanikku).
The term is used as an adjective to describe things of or relating to Spanish-speaking people or culture.
Meaning: Of or relating to Spanish-speaking people or culture (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ヒスパニック is the direct adjective for "Hispanic", you will often see the form ヒスパニック系 used when specifically referring to people of Hispanic descent or origin.
How do you pronounce it?
hisupanikku
Did you know?
- In Japanese media, you may see ヒスパニック paired with 'passion' or 'energy' as a stereotype, reflecting a cultural perception of Spanish-speaking cultures as being exceptionally emotive.
- Because the term ヒスパニック is heavily influenced by US census terminology, Japanese speakers may use it to refer to people from the Americas while using スペイン for people from Spain.
- While ヒスパニック is used for general cultural contexts, Japanese speakers often use the term スペイン語圏 to refer specifically to the 'Spanish-speaking world' when discussing geography or politics.
Examples in context
- 年度末は、中南米系の学生たちのアクティビティに多く関わる仕事です。Engaging with activities involving Central and South American descent students is a significant part of the end-of-year duties.
- ヒスパニックの文化を学びたいです。Hisupanikku no bunka o manabitai desu.I want to learn about Hispanic culture.
- 彼はヒスパニック系の人々との交流があります。Kare wa Hisupanikku-kei no hitobito to no kouryuu ga arimasu.He has connections with Hispanic people.
- ヒスパニックの音楽はとても情熱的ですね。Hisupanikku no ongaku wa totemo jounetsuteki desu ne.Hispanic music is very passionate, isn't it?
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about a food festival.
- 結衣 Yuiこのイベントでヒスパニック料理を食べませんか？kono ibento de hisupanikku ryōri o tabemasen ka?Would you like to eat some Hispanic food at this event?
- 健太 Kentaいいですね。ぜひ食べたいです。ii desu ne. zehi tabetai desu.That sounds great. I'd love to.
- 結衣 Yui色々な国の料理が揃っていますよ。iroirona kuni no ryōri ga sorotte imasu yo.They have food from many different countries.
- 健太 Kenta楽しみです。一緒に行きましょう。tanoshimi desu. issho ni ikimashō.I'm looking forward to it. Let's go together.
