Dominicana

Dominicana is a Spanish feminine noun and adjective derived from dominicano. It is commonly used to refer to a woman from the Dominican Republic (una mujer dominicana) and to describe something related to the Dominican Republic or its culture (cultura dominicana, comida dominicana).

The word also appears in titles, names, and branding connected to Dominican identity, including media, fashion, music, and tourism, where dominicana signals origin or affiliation rather than a personal attribute.

Regarding etymology and gender, the Dominican Republic’s official name is República Dominicana, itself grounded in the historical Dominican Order. The corresponding demonyms are dominicano for men and dominicana for women, with the term following standard gender agreement in Spanish.