Spanish American
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Tweet n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Spanish America. 2. A US citizen or resident of Hispanic ancestry. See Usage Note at Hispanic. adj. 1. Spanish American also Span·ish-A·mer·i·can (spăn′ĭsh-ə-mĕrĭ-kən) Of or relating to Spanish America or its peoples or cultures: Spanish American architectural styles. 2. Spanish-American Of or relating to Spain and America, especially the United States: the negotiation of Spanish-American trade agreements. |
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