Synonyms for

Hispanics

Verb / hɪˈspænɪks / Another word for hispanics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hispanics refers to people who come from or have ancestors from Spanish-speaking countries.

Synonyms & similar words

hispanic hispanicamerican spanishamerican Latino Latina Chicano Chicana Mexican-American Cuban-American Dominican-American Latinx Ibero-American Hispanic-American Hispanophone

Synonyms by register

Formal

latino hispanic-american iberian-american

Informal

latino hispanic person

Antonyms

non-hispanic anglo european caucasian gringo

Common collocations

  • hispanic culture
  • hispanic heritage
  • hispanic population
  • hispanic community
  • hispanic voters
  • hispanic origin
  • hispanic students
  • hispanic market

Word family

noun hispanic
adjective hispanic

Usage note

While 'Hispanic' often refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, it can be a broad term. 'Latino' is often used interchangeably but specifically refers to people with origins in Latin America.

Example sentences

  1. Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States.
  2. Many Hispanics celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
  3. My friend's mom is from a Hispanic country and makes the best empanadas.
  4. Some Hispanics identify as Afro-Latino or indigenous.
  5. Hispanics have contributed greatly to American culture in fields such as music, art, and literature.

Quotes

  • "I am proud to be an American of Hispanic descent." - Gloria Estefan
  • "If you're a Hispanic woman and you're in the workplace and you're a senior executive, you should not be afraid to be yourself." - Rosario Marin
  • "I've always had a strong feeling for Hispanics and their culture." - Ednita Nazario

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Explore more words