Hispano

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Related terms 1.5 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Spanish hispano < Latin hispanus < Latin Hispania

[edit] Noun

Hispano (plural Hispanos)

1. (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.

2. A person from Spain.

[edit] Usage notes

A general term for people from Spain and the Spanish speaking countries in America (i.e. Mexico, Peru, Chile, etc.) is Hispanic American.

[edit] Adjective

Hispano (comparative more Hispano, superlative most Hispano)

1. of Spanish descent

[edit] Related terms

• Hispanic
• Hispanic American
• Spanish

[edit] See also

• Latin American
• Latino