Puerto Rican
Britishadjective
noun
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It was also a big night for Puerto Rican reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee, who won the person of the year award.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
President Trump said he had “never heard of” the Puerto Rican star.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Rather than using background actors, the film features real Puerto Rican residents, including a local activist and singer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Earlier this year, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny used his Super Bowl half-time show to celebrate Latin American culture.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
At the same time she taught us the Puerto Rican national anthem, which said Borinquén was the daughter of the ocean and the sun.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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