laai1 ding1 mei5 zau1拉丁美洲
Jyutpinglaai1 ding1 mei5 zau1
Yalelāai dīng méih jāu
Definition
Latin America; South and Central America, where Romance languages like Spanish and Portuguese predominate.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the region where Romance languages dominate, distinguishing it from the broader concept of the Americas. It is commonly used in academic, geographical, and news contexts to group countries sharing historical colonial ties to Spain and Portugal.
Examples
He will travel to Latin America next month.
Are you interested in Latin American culture?
Related words
Common phrases
Latin American countries
Latin American culture
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
