Hispanic
adjective
His·pan·ic
hi-ˈspa-nik 
1
: of, relating to, or being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S.
2
: of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain
Hispanic
noun
Examples of Hispanic in a Sentence
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The neighborhood evolved into a primarily Hispanic neighborhood by the 1980s.
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Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Journalists talked with more than a dozen Hispanic community leaders.
—The Star’s Leadership Team, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Torres made history as the first openly gay Black and Hispanic member of Congress in 2021.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Apr. 2024
Anchoring a vibrant Detroit Hispanic community, its primary strip of restaurants, bakeries, shops and cultural institutions along Bagley Street serves as a gateway into the broader southwest Detroit community, where authentic Mexican and Central American traditions, celebrations and cuisine abound.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Zillow’s tool is also crucial for Hispanic families, because 15% are considered invisible in terms of credit history, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The study states Hispanic adults face obstacles in health care access, with 15% being uninsured.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
The states with the worst outcomes for Hispanic people relative to higher performing groups were Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 18 Apr. 2024
Department of Education because its Hispanic student population is over 25%.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Journalists talked with more than a dozen Hispanic community leaders.
—The Star’s Leadership Team, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Torres made history as the first openly gay Black and Hispanic member of Congress in 2021.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Apr. 2024
Anchoring a vibrant Detroit Hispanic community, its primary strip of restaurants, bakeries, shops and cultural institutions along Bagley Street serves as a gateway into the broader southwest Detroit community, where authentic Mexican and Central American traditions, celebrations and cuisine abound.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Zillow’s tool is also crucial for Hispanic families, because 15% are considered invisible in terms of credit history, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The study states Hispanic adults face obstacles in health care access, with 15% being uninsured.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
The states with the worst outcomes for Hispanic people relative to higher performing groups were Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 18 Apr. 2024
Department of Education because its Hispanic student population is over 25%.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
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Hispanic
adjective
His·pan·ic
his-ˈpan-ik
1
: of or relating to the people, culture, or speech of Spain or of Spain and Portugal
2
: of, relating to, or being a person living in the U.S. from or whose ancestors were from Latin America
Hispanic
noun
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