hispano

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Meaning · English

A Hispanic; a person of Spanish descent.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

There are many famous Hispanos in the music world.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hispano” mean?

A Hispanic; a person of Spanish descent.

Is “hispano” formal or informal?

hispano is generally slang.