hispanohablante
Hispanohablante is a term used in sociolinguistics and demography to refer to a person who speaks Spanish as a first language, heritage language, or proficient second language. It denotes active use of Spanish in daily communication, regardless of citizenship or ethnicity, and can include native speakers and fluent learners.
Etymology and usage: The form combines hispano-, relating to Spanish-speaking cultures, with hablante, meaning speaker. It
Geographic scope: The term encompasses speakers in Spain and across Latin America, as well as Spanish-speaking
Linguistic diversity: “Hispanohablante” covers a broad range of dialects and varieties, from Peninsular Spanish to Caribbean,