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Latina

luh-TEE-nuh

Latina (noun) means a woman of Latin American descent. Example: “The award recognized a Latina entrepreneur from Miami.”

noun
1
A woman of Latin American descent.
"The award recognized a Latina entrepreneur from Miami."
adj
1
Of Latin American descent, referring to a woman or girl.
"She proudly describes herself as a Latina writer."

How to use Latina

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA woman with roots in Latin America, or an adjective describing her heritage.

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Latinas plural

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Etymology

From Spanish latina, the feminine form corresponding to Latino.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Latina” mean?

The word “Latina” means a woman of Latin American descent. In plain terms, a woman with roots in Latin America, or an adjective describing her heritage.

How do you pronounce “Latina”?

“Latina” is pronounced luh-TEE-nuh (/ləˈtinə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Latina” in a sentence?

Here is “Latina” used in a sentence: “The award recognized a Latina entrepreneur from Miami.”

What part of speech is “Latina”?

Depending on how it is used, “Latina” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “Latina” come from?

The word “Latina” comes from Latin. From Spanish latina, the feminine form corresponding to Latino.

Is “Latina” a common word?

“Latina” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Latina” have?

“Latina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman of Latin American descent.

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