Hispano-

1. a combining form representing Spain or Spanish in compound words:

   Hispano-American.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hispano-¹

< Latin Hispān ( us ) pertaining to Hispānia the Iberian Peninsula + -o-

Example Sentences

“To be a Latino, Hispano or someone who identifies within that scope, and directly place burdens and microaggressions to people of your same cultural identity — it’s gross,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Nellie’s eldest son, Niven, is not a suspect: He has little apparent interest in anything beyond his loyal Alsatian hound and snazzy Hispano Suiza car.

From Washington Post

Lovato was born in Albuquerque to Dianna De La Garza, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, and Patrick Lovato, a musician and audio engineer of Hispano descent.

From Los Angeles Times

We saw an exhibit on the ghosts and demons of Japanese folklore, a display of handmade masks serving as deeper commentary on the pandemic, and an installation on the history of Hispano folk music in the region.

From Washington Post

Mihail Minchev, the 34-year-old owner and trainer of Hispano tennis club near the Black Sea city of Varna, was among those responding to the Bulgarian tennis federation's appeal to help after Russia's invasion upended lives for millions in Ukraine.

From Reuters