noun
Latina
luh-TEE-nuh
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 notesIn 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.