Latin American Culture

noun a Spanish word meaning neighborhood or district, often used in reference to a Spanish-speaking or Hispanic community

• The barrio is a close-knit community with strong cultural ties.
• I grew up in the barrio and everyone knows each other.
• Let's hit up the barrio for some good street food.
• The barrio of creativity is where all the innovative ideas come from.

noun a person of African descent living in Latin America or a person of African and Latin American descent

adjective relating to or characteristic of people of African descent living in Latin America or people of African and Latin American descent

• The afro latino community is an important and vibrant part of our society.
• I love going to afro latino festivals to enjoy the music and food.
• That afro latino artist is dropping a new album next week.
• The blend of cultures in her artwork is like a beautiful afro latino tapestry.

noun a person of African and Latin American descent

adjective describing someone of African and Latin American descent

• The conference will feature a panel discussion on the contributions of Afro-Latino artists to the art world.
• My friend is Afro-Latino and she loves to dance salsa.
• That new restaurant is run by an Afro-Latino family and the food is fire!
• The Afro-Latino community is like a beautiful mosaic of diverse cultures and traditions.

noun a person of African descent living in Latin America or of Latin American descent with African ancestry

• Afro Latinos are individuals of African descent living in Latin America or of Latin American descent living elsewhere.
• I have many Afro Latino friends who have taught me a lot about their culture.
• Afro Latinos are killing it in the music industry right now.
• The blending of African and Latino cultures has created a beautiful tapestry in Afro Latino communities.