Hispanic Vs Latin Flashcards
Where does the word hispanic come from? What does it mean?
It comes from the word “hispanicus”. It directly translates to “from Spain”
Is speaking Spanish a requirement for being Hispanic?
No; being Hispanic is based on where you/your family comes from.
Is there any other place in the world outside of the American continent and Spain where spanish is spoke ? If so, where?
Yes; a country called Guinea Ecuatorial in South Africa.
What is a “Latino”?
A Latino is a person with a Latin origin or descent.
Are people from Brazil considered Latinos? Also, are they Hispanic? Why or why not?
Brazilians are Latino, not Hispanic. They are considered Latino because Brazil isn’t a spanish speaking country.
Where is “latin America”?
North, south, and Central America & the carribean.
List five languages derived from Latin
Romanian, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Spanish
Are people from Italy considered Latinos?
No; Italians are considered Latin, not Latinos.
Why is “everything south of the US” not a good definition for “Latin countries”?
Because it’s too broad/inclusive
What is an example of a country that doesn’t fit that description?
Belize
What is the big issue with various definitions of “Latin America”?
Not everyone defines it the same way; many people define it differently.
What is “Amerindian”?
The people that lived in America before the Europeans came to America.
What are the two parts to a “mestizo”?
Amerindian and European
Where are the terms Hispanic and Latino most widely used in the US?
People in the West use “Latino” and people in the eat use “Hispanic”
Based on all this information, what are YOU?
I think I am Hispanic. I was born in America and don’t speak Spanish, but my dads family is from Cuba, a Hispanic country.
