Latina
noun
A woman or girl of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States.
She is a proud Latina who embraces her cultural heritage.
Often appears as...
- proud latina
- latina woman
adjective
Relating to Latin American culture or people, especially as manifested in the United States.
Her store sells Latina fashion and accessories.
Often appears as...
- latina culture
- latina fashion
noun
A province or city in central Italy.
We are taking a trip to Latina this weekend.
Often appears as...
- city of latina
- latina province
noun
A woman or girl of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States.
She is a proud Latina who embraces her cultural heritage.
Often appears as...
- proud latina
- latina woman
adjective
Relating to Latin American culture or people, especially as manifested in the United States.
Her store sells Latina fashion and accessories.
Often appears as...
- latina culture
- latina fashion
noun
A province or city in central Italy.
We are taking a trip to Latina this weekend.
Often appears as...
- city of latina
- latina province
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Used to express cultural pride and heritage among Latin American communities, especially in the U.S.
She celebrates her achievements as a Latina in science.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethnic Understanding
Understand that 'Latina' may encompass a wide range of diverse cultures and ethnicities.
As a Latina, she has Colombian and Brazilian ancestors.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender-Specific
'Latina' specifically refers to women; the male counterpart is 'Latino'.
Her brother is Latino, but she identifies as Latina.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Used to express cultural pride and heritage among Latin American communities, especially in the U.S.
She celebrates her achievements as a Latina in science.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethnic Understanding
Understand that 'Latina' may encompass a wide range of diverse cultures and ethnicities.
As a Latina, she has Colombian and Brazilian ancestors.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender-Specific
'Latina' specifically refers to women; the male counterpart is 'Latino'.
Her brother is Latino, but she identifies as Latina.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Used to express cultural pride and heritage among Latin American communities, especially in the U.S.
She celebrates her achievements as a Latina in science.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethnic Understanding
Understand that 'Latina' may encompass a wide range of diverse cultures and ethnicities.
As a Latina, she has Colombian and Brazilian ancestors.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender-Specific
'Latina' specifically refers to women; the male counterpart is 'Latino'.
Her brother is Latino, but she identifies as Latina.
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Video examples
"The Woman in the Arena"...
and see what happens and there it was a sound unlike any i had ever made that would land me on the red carpet as a 2020 latin grammy nominee the third u.s born latina to ever be nominated in the
Video examples
"The Woman in the Arena"...
and see what happens and there it was a sound unlike any i had ever made that would land me on the red carpet as a 2020 latin grammy nominee the third u.s born latina to ever be nominated in the
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Quote examples
Monica Raymund
American Actress
Sometimes, growing up, I tried to be very Latina; I would change my voice... experiment with my hair a lot, trying to figure out who I was in a primarily white school.
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Christy Turlington
American Model
On average, African-American women are 4 times as likely to die from pregnancy related complications. Latina women are at 2 times greater risk.
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Tanya Saracho
Mexican Playwright
We don't have a lot of narrative on TV or film, mainstream film, of brown queers. Latina queers, I can't think of that many.
Quote examples
Monica Raymund
American Actress
Sometimes, growing up, I tried to be very Latina; I would change my voice... experiment with my hair a lot, trying to figure out who I was in a primarily white school.
Quote examples
Christy Turlington
American Model
On average, African-American women are 4 times as likely to die from pregnancy related complications. Latina women are at 2 times greater risk.
Quote examples
Tanya Saracho
Mexican Playwright
We don't have a lot of narrative on TV or film, mainstream film, of brown queers. Latina queers, I can't think of that many.
Example 1 of 3
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