Latino
noun
La·ti·no
lə-ˈtē-(ˌ)nō 
plural Latinos
1
: a native or inhabitant of Latin America
2
: a person of Latin American origin living in the U.S.
Latino
adjective
Examples of Latino in a Sentence
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The South End restaurant will have drink specials, a live DJ and more, with a portion of proceeds going toward Embrace all Latino Voices, a local nonprofit organization which supports and empowers the Latin community in Charlotte.
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
Across all three battleground states, young Latino college students said one of their top economic concerns was the increasing cost of housing.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 29 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce will create 15 childcare centers, providing 100 additional childcare slots in the county.
—Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
The man was described as White or Latino, standing about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and about 170 pounds.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
To commemorate the legacy of the Latin label that brought us legends like Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Héctor Lavoe, Ray Barretto, Rubén Blades, and Pacheco himself, Craft Latino announced on Tuesday (April 16) a year-long celebration with special releases, merchandise and events.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of the American Latino is currently in organizational ramp-up, figuring out its collection plan, building staff and awaiting congressional designation on a proposal for a physical location.
—Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Black and Latino Americans are more likely to live in lower-income neighborhoods, where fast food is usually cheaper and more convenient than grocery stores.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, a Bay Area News Group analysis finds, those who are dying from the virus are much older, and more often White than Latino, a notable switch.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 May 2024
Across all three battleground states, young Latino college students said one of their top economic concerns was the increasing cost of housing.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 29 Apr. 2024
Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce will create 15 childcare centers, providing 100 additional childcare slots in the county.
—Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
The man was described as White or Latino, standing about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and about 170 pounds.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
To commemorate the legacy of the Latin label that brought us legends like Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Héctor Lavoe, Ray Barretto, Rubén Blades, and Pacheco himself, Craft Latino announced on Tuesday (April 16) a year-long celebration with special releases, merchandise and events.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of the American Latino is currently in organizational ramp-up, figuring out its collection plan, building staff and awaiting congressional designation on a proposal for a physical location.
—Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Black and Latino Americans are more likely to live in lower-income neighborhoods, where fast food is usually cheaper and more convenient than grocery stores.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, a Bay Area News Group analysis finds, those who are dying from the virus are much older, and more often White than Latino, a notable switch.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Latino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latino. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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Latino
noun
La·ti·no
la-ˈtē-ˌnō
plural Latinos
often capitalized
1
: a person born or living in Latin America
2
: a person of Latin-American origin living in the U.S.
Latino
adjective
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