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Cubano

American  
[koo-bah-noh, kyoo-] / ˌkuˈbɑ noʊ, ˌkyu- /

noun

plural

Cubanos
  1. a person, usually a man or boy, from Cuba.

  2. a Cuban sandwich.


adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of Cuba.

Example Sentences

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“We were seatmates, and we started talking, and I shared my fried plantains and half of my Cubano with him. We became really good friends.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022

“We’re sending a signal to the oligarchy,” said Cubano Fils-Aime, a 31-year-old member of a local committee that organized the memorial for Mr. Moïse.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2021

For example, grab a bang or beard trim and a craft beer and vegan burger at the salon-cafe Laru Ni Hati and Cafe Cubano.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2019

En 1966, la Ley de Ajuste Cubano permitió a los cubanos solicitar la residencia permanente de manera expedita—después de permanecer un año y un día en Estados Unidos.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 19, 2019

Gordo was a big ol’ Cubano cat who had been teaching Juan music since he was little.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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