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puertorriqueño

American  
[pwer-taw-ree-ke-nyaw] / ˌpwɛr tɔ riˈkɛ nyɔ /

noun

Spanish.
puertorriqueños plural
  1. a native or inhabitant of Puerto Rico.


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But if some of you nondancers want to marinate in a sonic slice of 1972 puertorriqueño South Bronx — the birthplace of hustle — I’ve got a treat for you: “Power-Fuerza” by The Ghetto Brothers.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

A Moody’s report in November titled Puerto Rico’s pain is Orange County’s gain pointed to a double-digit increase in the puertorriqueño population between 2010 and 2014 – and corresponding economic growth.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2015

También reveló que había pagado $2,500 por un certificado de nacimiento puertorriqueño y una tarjeta del Seguro Social.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2015

Uno de ellos es Wilfredo Mendoza, un puertorriqueño que hace cinco años hizo una huelga de hambre para que no deportaran a su esposa, la peruana Juana Mariñas.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2014

La denuncia dice que los investigadores se dieron cuenta de que Hernández no era Medina porque lograron establecer por separado el paradero del puertorriqueño.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2014

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