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latino

Latino

noun lah-TEE-noh Rare
People & Society Nationality

Origin: Spanish latino, 'Latin'

Usage Note

Latino in French refers to a person of Latin American origin or to the cultural style associated with that community (music, dance). It functions as both a noun and an adjective; the feminine is latina. In French contexts it overlaps with latinoaméricain but is more informal and culturally loaded, often appearing in music and media contexts.

Examples

"Ce festival célèbre la culture latino."

Natural Translation

This festival celebrates Latino culture.

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