Latinoamérica
/laˌtinoaˈmeɾika/feminine
Latin America in Spanish is Latinoamérica. Wiktionary also lists América Latina.
Meaning: parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Latinoamérica | /laˌtinoaˈmeɾika/ | feminine |
| América Latina | /aˌmeɾika laˈtina/ | feminine |
The term refers to the parts of the Americas where Spanish or Portuguese is spoken.
How do you pronounce it?
/laˌtinoaˈmeɾika/
Did you know?
- The term Latinoamérica was promoted in the 19th century partly to emphasize the region's connection to France, which also speaks a Romance language, rather than just Spain.
- In some parts of the region, using Latinoamérica can be seen as an external label imposed by Europeans or North Americans, leading some to prefer the term Abya Yala.
- The term América in Spanish is often used to refer to the entire single continent, whereas many English speakers treat 'America' and 'the Americas' as distinct entities.
Examples in context
- Quiero viajar por Latinoamérica.I want to travel throughout Latin America.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to travel through Latinoamérica.Tatoeba #9431535 by ignacio, translation #9431872 by DJ_Saidez
- En Latinoamérica hay muchos lugares que se llaman Guayaquil.There are many places called Guayaquil in Latin America.This sentence is useful for noting the existence of many places called Guayaquil in Latinoamérica.Tatoeba #4353909 by umano, translation #9166357 by DJ_Saidez
- Habría sido mucho mejor si los españoles no hubieran invadido América Latina.It would have been much better if the Spanish hadn't invaded Latin America.This sentence is useful for discussing the historical context of the invasion of América Latina.Tatoeba #735543 by hayastan, translation #801148 by Zifre
- América Latina es una región de gran diversidad cultural y natural.Latin America is a region of great cultural and natural diversity.
- La integración de América Latina y el Caribe es fundamental para un futuro próspero de la región.The integration of Latin America and the Caribbean is essential for a prosperous future of the region.
- Soy de Latinoamérica, específicamente de Argentina.I'm from Latin America, specifically from Argentina.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing their favorite music genres.
- MaríaMe encanta la música de Latinoamérica.I love music from Latin America.
- MateoYo también, especialmente el reggaetón.Me too, especially reggaeton.
- María¿Has visitado algún país de Latinoamérica?Have you visited any country in Latin America?
- MateoSí, fui a Colombia el año pasado.Yes, I went to Colombia last year.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “latin america” translations and entries Latinoamérica, América Latina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
