Hispano
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish hispano, from Latin hispanus, from Hispania.
Noun
Hispano (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
A general term for people from Spain and the Spanish speaking countries in America (i.e. Mexico, Peru, Chile, etc.) is Hispanic American.
Adjective
Hispano (comparative more Hispano, superlative most Hispano)
- of Spanish descent