Latinoamericana

Latinoamericana is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective and noun used to describe things related to Latin America and to refer to people from the region. The term is derived from Latin America and is commonly employed in Spanish- and Portuguese-language discourse to signal regional identity, culture, and geography. The masculine form Latinoamericano exists for masculine references.

Geographically, Latin America broadly includes countries in the Americas where romance languages predominate, primarily Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The exact scope varies by source, but often encompasses Mexico, much of Central America, most of South America, and parts of the Caribbean where Spanish or Portuguese are official languages. Some definitions exclude certain Caribbean states or emphasize cultural and historical connections rather than language alone.

Culturally and demographically, the region is diverse, with widespread Indigenous, European, African, and Asian influences. Languages center on Spanish and Portuguese, with numerous Indigenous languages and creoles also spoken. Shared historical experiences—such as colonization, independence movements, and social and economic transitions—shape regional identity, even as internal differences remain pronounced across nations and communities.

In usage, Latinoamericana appears in media, academia, literature, and political discourse as a descriptor for regional topics, identities, and movements. It is closely related to broader notions of Latin American identity, including terms like Hispanidad and Lusophone Latin America, while remaining distinct in linguistic and cultural emphasis.