Spanish American
noun
1
: a native or inhabitant of one of the countries of America in which Spanish is the national language
2
: a resident of the U.S. whose native language is Spanish and whose culture is of Spanish origin
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In short, European Baroque depends on the elaboration of space, while Spanish American Baroque demands the elaboration of surface.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022
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Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022
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“Spanish American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish%20American. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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