Hispanic
Hispanic — adjective
1. relating to people who speak Spanish as their first language or whose family roo
relating to people who speak Spanish as their first language or whose family roots are in a country where Spanish is the main language, especially in Latin America — used to describe a person's cultural background, traditions, or community.
The festival featured music, food, and art from various Hispanic cultures across Latin America.
collocation: Hispanic cultures / Hispanic heritage / Hispanic community
Elena's family celebrates both their Hispanic heritage and their Mexican traditions every year.
collocation: Hispanic heritage
The city's Hispanic population has grown steadily over the past twenty years.
Pedro's grandmother taught him traditional Hispanic recipes that have been in the family for generations.
A new museum opening next month will feature Hispanic art and history.
- Latino
emphasises Latin American origin rather than Spanish language; preferred by many in the US
- Latin American
geographically specific to the Americas; includes Portuguese-speaking Brazilians
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'Latino/a' — 'Hispanic' emphasises Spanish-language heritage, while 'Latino/a' includes people from Latin America regardless of whether they speak Spanish. Not everyone from Latin America identifies as Hispanic (e.g., people from Brazil speak Portuguese). Some individuals prefer one term over the other, so it is safest to use the adjective form (e.g., 'a Hispanic person') rather than the noun 'a Hispanic' unless someone indicates their preference.
常見錯誤
Hispanic — noun
1. someone with family origins in a nation where Spanish is the primary language, m
someone with family origins in a nation where Spanish is the primary language, most often in Latin America, or for whom Spanish is a key part of their cultural identity.
The census form asks people whether they consider themselves Hispanic.
often used with 'identify as' or 'consider oneself'
Anong met several Hispanics at the conference who shared stories about their hometowns.
At the community centre, Apinya and other young Hispanics took a class on traditional Mexican cooking.
The scholarship is open to any Hispanic who plans to attend a four-year university.
Cyrus identifies as Hispanic because both of his parents were born in Guatemala.
用法筆記
Frequently used in the plural form 'Hispanics' or with determiners like 'a Hispanic' / 'many Hispanics'. Some people consider the noun form less respectful than the adjective form ('a Hispanic person') because it can feel reductive — it is always best to ask how someone prefers to be identified.