Hispano
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Spanish hispano, from Latin Hispānus, from Hispānia.
Noun
editHispano (plural Hispanos)
- (slang) A Hispanic; a person of Spanish descent.
- There are many famous Hispanos in the music world.
- Hispanos are quickly becoming the largest minority in the United States.
- A person from Spain.
Usage notes
editPeople from Spain and the Spanish-speaking countries in America (i.e. Mexico, Peru, Chile, etc.) are usually referred to as Hispanic Americans or Hispanics.
Adjective
editHispano (comparative more Hispano, superlative most Hispano)
- of Spanish descent
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editPronunciation
edit- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /hisˈpaː.noː/, [hɪs̠ˈpäːnoː]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /isˈpa.no/, [isˈpäːno]
Noun
editHispānō
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