hispanic

Everyday

1. To do with Spanish-speaking countries and their people and culture, especially Latin America and Spain. tree →
2. (US) Used for people in the USA whose families come from Spanish-speaking countries. tree →

In the lessons

In social studies and US census lessons, Hispanic Heritage Month (15 September to 15 October) celebrates Hispanic Americans. Many people prefer «Latino», «Latina», «Latinx/Latine» or naming their country, like Mexican American. Phrases: Hispanic culture, Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Americans.

Examples

• Hispanic Heritage Month starts in September. tree →
• Many Hispanic families speak both Spanish and English. tree →
• Our class learned about Hispanic artists like Frida Kahlo. tree →
• Hispanic Americans live in every US state. tree →
• The festival had Hispanic music and dancing. tree →
• Some people prefer to say «Latino» instead of «Hispanic». tree →

Note

Capital H. «Hispanic» is about language (Spanish), «Latino» about Latin America; a Brazilian is Latino but not Hispanic (Brazil speaks Portuguese). It describes heritage, not race. It is polite to use the name people choose for themselves.