Latina

American  

[luh-tee-nuh, la-] / ləˈti nə, læ- /

Or latina

adjective

1. of or relating to females of Latin American origin or descent, especially those living in the United States: She will be the company’s first Latina CEO.

   My mother is Latina.

   She will be the company’s first Latina CEO.

---

noun

1. a woman of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States.

Latina British  

/ laˈtiːna /

noun

1. Former name (until 1947): Littoria.  a city in W central Italy, in Lazio: built as a planned town in 1932 on reclaimed land of the Pontine Marshes. Pop: 107 898 (2001)

---

Etymology

Origin of Latina

First recorded in 1970–75; from Spanish (United States), feminine of Latino

Example Sentences

Cecilia Vega, the show’s first Latina correspondent, was also fired as part of the recent purge, even though her contract reportedly ran through March 2027.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“The irony is that steadily rising education attainment, notably enjoyed by young Latina mothers, leads to bearing fewer children.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

On Sunday night, Colombian star Karol G made history as the first Latina to headline.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Since then, the Colombian artist has released two albums, the latest being the Caribbean-flavored "Tropicoqueta" that debuted last year with the single "Latina Foreva."

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Natalie gasped as she recognized a tall, pretty Latina woman in jeans and a blue windbreaker.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz