Puerto Rican
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The 59-year-old Puerto Rican actor acknowledged he was surprised by the reception he has received for his role, which accounts for less than 15 minutes of screen time.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 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
The Puerto Rican musician, who sang in Spanish and whose career spanned nearly 60 years, had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time by Billboard magazine.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Eight years later, Delka speaks no Spanish but says she feels intensely Puerto Rican.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
They told me what had happened: Shani, Lateshia, and a Puerto Rican girl named Ingrid were jumping rope outside the house.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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