latinoamericano

Latin American

adjective lah-tee-noh-ah-meh-ree-KAH-noh Less Common

Usage Note

Latinoamericano functions as adjective and noun; the feminine is latinoamericana. It encompasses all Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries in the Americas. Note that hispanoamericano excludes Brazil (Portuguese-speaking), while latinoamericano includes it — a distinction that matters in academic and political contexts.

Examples

"El festival celebra la cultura latinoamericana."

Natural Translation

The festival celebrates Latin American culture.

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