Spanish American (Noun)
Meaning
An American whose first language is Spanish.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The new policy aims to help Spanish American students in bilingual schools improve their reading skills.
- Many Spanish American children in the US face cultural and language barriers in the classroom.
- A study revealed that a large number of Spanish American households have at least one member with limited English proficiency.
- Her book focuses on the challenges faced by Spanish American youth growing up between two cultures.
- Growing up in a predominantly English-speaking community was difficult for the young Spanish American poet who felt torn between two identities.