Puerto Rican
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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These act as bases for such dishes as Puerto Rican mofongo, made with plantains mashed with pork cracklings, as well as Cuban yuca with mojo, a citrus and garlic sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The legendary Puerto Rican MC Wisin gave Karol a breather by storming the stage and regaling his millennial fans with 2000s reggaeton burners like “Pam Pam” and “Rakata.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
A black child among mostly Puerto Rican neighbors in public housing in Bethlehem, Pa., young Oliver was raised by his single mother.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
His grandmother Antonia taught him Spanish and reminded him of the most recognisable elements of Puerto Rican culture, according to a biography from the National Foundation for Popular Culture.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
I mean, we got Miles Morales—he’s the Puerto Rican Spider-Man, so we got Tiago covered.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
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