LatinoLatina

LatinoLatina is a label used in English-language discourse to refer to people of Latin American origin or descent, formed by combining the Spanish terms Latino (masculine) and Latina (feminine). It is used to acknowledge both genders in a single expression and is sometimes presented as an inclusive alternative to gender-specific terms or to the broader, non-gendered Latinx label. Its usage is not standardized and varies by region, publication, and community.

In media and academic writing, LatinoLatina may appear in discussions of demographics, identity, or cultural representation, often alongside or in contrast with Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, and other identifiers. Proponents argue that it foregrounds a dual-gender perspective without adopting a wholly eroded gender-neutral form. Critics note that, like other gendered terms, it does not address non-binary or gender-nonconforming identities, and some readers find it awkward or redundant. As a result, many individuals and organizations may prefer terms such as Latinx or Latine, or simply use Latino and Latina as separate labels when appropriate.

The term encompasses people from Latin American countries and those with Latin American ancestry, including immigrants and U.S.-born individuals. Etymology: a portmanteau of Latino and Latina. See also: Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latine, Hispanic, Chicano/Chicana, Afro-Latinx.