Latin-American
adjective
: based in or relating to the American countries south of the U.S. where people speak Spanish and Portuguese
Examples of Latin-American in a Sentence
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Many of them are upscale Latin-American steakhouses and resort venues.
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Inspired by the classic Latin-American beverage, Starbucks is also offering an Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso this summer.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
The product’s name refers to a popular Latin-American ghost story of a grieving woman who wanders the land, shedding endless tears for the loss of her two young sons.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Others want tattoos of catchphrases made popular by Latin-American performers, such as Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Anuel’s Real hasta la muerte — Real until death.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
The Catholic Church's first Latin-American Pontiff, Francis symbolized change and progress both by his deeds and his sheer existence.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Francis became the first Latin-American pontiff in 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI resigned.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Inspired by the classic Latin-American beverage, Starbucks is also offering an Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso this summer.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
The product’s name refers to a popular Latin-American ghost story of a grieving woman who wanders the land, shedding endless tears for the loss of her two young sons.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Others want tattoos of catchphrases made popular by Latin-American performers, such as Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Anuel’s Real hasta la muerte — Real until death.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
The Catholic Church's first Latin-American Pontiff, Francis symbolized change and progress both by his deeds and his sheer existence.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Francis became the first Latin-American pontiff in 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI resigned.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Latin-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latin-American. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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