Hispanic
Hispanic — 形容詞
1. relating to people who speak Spanish as their first language or whose family roo
拉丁裔的
來自西語國家，尤指拉丁美洲的
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.
這個節日展示了來自拉丁美洲各國拉丁裔文化的音樂、食物和藝術。
collocation: Hispanic cultures / Hispanic heritage / Hispanic community
Elena's family celebrates both their Hispanic heritage and their Mexican traditions every year.
Elena 一家每年都會慶祝他們的拉丁裔傳統以及墨西哥習俗。
collocation: Hispanic heritage
The city's Hispanic population has grown steadily over the past twenty years.
過去二十年來，這座城市的拉丁裔人口穩定成長。
Pedro's grandmother taught him traditional Hispanic recipes that have been in the family for generations.
Pedro 的祖母教他做流傳了好幾代的傳統拉丁裔料理。
A new museum opening next month will feature Hispanic art and history.
下個月新開幕的博物館將展出拉丁裔藝術與歷史。
- 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 — 名詞
1. someone with family origins in a nation where Spanish is the primary language, m
拉丁裔人
來自西語國家的人，尤指拉美
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.
人口普查表會詢問受訪者是否認為自己是拉丁裔。
often used with 'identify as' or 'consider oneself'
Anong met several Hispanics at the conference who shared stories about their hometowns.
Anong 在會議上認識了幾位拉丁裔人士，他們分享了各自家鄉的故事。
At the community centre, Apinya and other young Hispanics took a class on traditional Mexican cooking.
在社區中心，Apinya 和其他年輕的拉丁裔人一起上了一堂傳統墨西哥烹飪課。
The scholarship is open to any Hispanic who plans to attend a four-year university.
這份獎學金開放給任何計劃就讀四年制大學的拉丁裔學生申請。
Cyrus identifies as Hispanic because both of his parents were born in Guatemala.
Cyrus 認為自己是拉丁裔，因為他的父母都出生在瓜地馬拉。
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.