latinoamericano
/laˌtinoameɾiˈkano/
The English phrase 'latin american' is translated into Spanish as latinoamericano.
The term is used as an adjective meaning 'of or relating to Latin America'. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a native or inhabitant of Latin America.
Meaning: Of or relating to Latin America (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of latino (Latin) and americano (American).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is latinoamericana, the masculine plural is latinoamericanos for groups of men or mixed-gender groups and the feminine plural is latinoamericanas for groups consisting only of women or feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /laˌtinoameɾiˈkano/.
Did you know?
- Some historians and activists prefer the term Abya Yala over latinoamericano to describe the region. This term comes from the Guna people and avoids using the name of the European colonist Amerigo Vespucci.
- In Spanish, the word americano on its own usually refers to anyone from the Americas, not just the US. To specify someone from the US, Spanish speakers say estadounidense.
- The term latinoamericano is often contrasted with hispano. While a latinoamericano is from Latin America, an hispano is any Spanish speaker, including those from Spain.
Examples in context
- El Papa Francisco es el primer Papa latinoamericano.Pope Francis is the first Latin American pope.This sentence illustrates the use of latinoamericano to describe a person.Tatoeba #2454316 by hayastan, translation #2454284 by Hybrid
- Si nunca te burlaste del acento español, fallaste como latinoamericano.If you've never made fun of the Spanish accent, you've failed as a Latin American.This sentence shows how to use latinoamericano as a noun referring to a person.Tatoeba #9250091 by ecorralest101, translation #9250094 by DJ_Saidez
- Somos el portal de arte donde coexisten escritores, ilustradores, poetas, cineastas, músicos y comiqueros, cuyo interés es de explorar todos los territorios latinoamericanos y los estilos narrativos conocidos y por conocer.We are an art portal where writers, illustrators, poets, musicians coexist. They explore every Latin American territory and every writing style known.This sentence uses the plural form latinoamericanos to describe territories.Tatoeba #2744545 by leoruilova, translation #2744546 by leoruilova
- El continente latinoamericano es diverso y multicultural.The Latin American continent is diverse and multicultural.
- La música hispanoamericana es muy variada.Latin American music is very diverse.
- Mis amigos son latinos y siempre se divierten mucho.My friends are Latin Americans, and they always have a great time.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a music festival.
- LucíaMe encanta el ritmo latinoamericano de esta banda.I love the Latin American rhythm of this band.
- DanielSí, tienen un sonido muy original y alegre.Yes, they have a very original and cheerful sound.
- LucíaCreo que el festival busca atraer talento latinoamericano.I think the festival seeks to attract Latin American talent.
- DanielSería genial ver a más artistas de esa región.It would be great to see more artists from that region.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “latin american” translations and entries latinoamericano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
