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
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
After avenging that loss to become a two-weight undisputed champion later that year, Taylor recorded wins over Serrano in November 2024 and July 2025 having already overcome the Puerto Rican in April 2022.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
He went on to record hit records with Puerto Rican singer Hector Lavoe in the 1960s and 1970s.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
“Ponte sandalias,” he says, handing me a pair of flip-flops decorated with the Puerto Rican flag.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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