Hispanic
pronunciation
How to pronounce Hispanic in British English:
UK [hɪˈspænɪk]
How to pronounce Hispanic in American English:
US [hɪˈspænɪk]
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- Noun:
- an American whose first language is Spanish
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- Adjective:
- related to or derived from the people or culture of Spain
Word Origin
- Hispanic (adj.)
- "pertaining to Spain" (especially ancient Spain) 1580s, from Latin Hispanicus, from Hispania "Iberian Peninsula," from Hispanus "Spaniard" (see Spaniard). Specific application to Spanish-speaking parts of the New World is 1889, American English; especially applied since c. 1972 to Spanish-speaking persons of Latin American descent living in U.S.
Example
- 1. Whites and asians outpaced african-american and hispanic students .
- 2. To be honest most people can 't tell I 'm hispanic .
- 3. The robber was described as hispanic , about 5-foot-7 , and 150 pounds .
- 4. Texas is becoming younger , more hispanic and more urban .
- 5. The crime watch organizer , george zimmerman , is white and hispanic .