noun
Uncommon
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 notesIn plain EnglishA woman with roots in Latin America, or an adjective describing her heritage.
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Etymology
From Spanish latina, the feminine form corresponding to Latino.
Rhymes for Latina
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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.
