Spanish America

geographical name

1
the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas: Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Central America with the exception of Belize, and South America with the exceptions of Brazil and the Guianas
2
the parts of America settled and formerly governed by the Spanish, including southwestern, western, and southern parts of the U.S. in addition to the countries listed in sense 1

see also spanish american

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“Spanish America.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish%20America. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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