Any hispanics here? Got a question for ya.

[Gracie]

What is the correct term for you? Hispanic? Mexican? Latino? Chicano? I am confused.

 

[S.J.]

Around here they call them beaners, wetbacks, or esse's (S A). Sometimes they're called Mexicans. Rarely called Hispanic, Latino, or Chicano.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Hows about American?

Has a nice ring to it.

 

[S.J.]

Hows about American?

Has a nice ring to it.

I have no problem with "American", for the ones who want to BE Americans. The ones who don't, I consider them Mexicans.

 

[g5000]

What is the correct term for you? Hispanic? Mexican? Latino? Chicano? I am confused.

What is the difference between "Hispanic", "Mexican", "Latino", and "Chicano"? | SpanishDict Answers

You sound like someone asking what the difference is between British, English, Irish, or European.

 

[Sallow]

Hows about American?

Has a nice ring to it.

That's the one I use.

 

[April]

I like to consider myself a human female.

 

[Two Thumbs]

I like to consider myself a human female.

Sexy.


uhhh

I meant Sexist!!!

 

[theDoctorisIn]

I think it's pretty hilarious that "Hispanic" translates to "Mexican" for so many here...

 

[S.J.]

I think it's pretty hilarious that "Hispanic" translates to "Mexican" for so many here...

Well, when they're from Mexico, I think "Mexican" is appropriate, don't you?

 

[Gracie]

Hows about American?

Has a nice ring to it.

Well, that is all fine and well, but according to my roomie, who is "mexican", she likes the word Hispanic. Then my hubbys best friend, he likes Latino.

Which is why I asked for other opinions besides insulting names like beaners and spics.

 

[Gracie]

After googling, seems like Chicano means mexicans who were born and raised here but the parents are from mexico..or the grandparents.

 

[Gracie]

What is the correct term for you? Hispanic? Mexican? Latino? Chicano? I am confused.

What is the difference between "Hispanic", "Mexican", "Latino", and "Chicano"? | SpanishDict Answers

You sound like someone asking what the difference is between British, English, Irish, or European.

Sounds like you are juding me incorrectly. Stop putting words in my mouth. I am american...but my roots are irish and german. So...since you seem to think I have some ulterior insulting motive, I asked because I want to use the correct term. "Mexicans" are getting a rough time right now....and some are NOT mexicans. They may have "Mexican" names, but they are native american. And asking native americans what they will to be called, they prefer "what nation are you from?" instead of "what tribe".

I was just curious. So take your assumptions and stick them where the sun doesn't shine. Sheesh.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

I think it's pretty hilarious that "Hispanic" translates to "Mexican" for so many here...

Well, when they're from Mexico, I think "Mexican" is appropriate, don't you?

What if they're not?

Is it appropriate to call someone from Puerto Rico a "Mexican"? What about a Catalan?

 

[Gracie]

Or cuba. Or puerto rico. Or columbian. Or spanish. Because they are "latinos" or "hispanics" does mean they are from MEXICO.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

"Hispanic" mean of or relating to Spain. It's been bastardized in the US to mean anyone from a Spanish-speaking country.

"Latino" refers to people from Latin America.

"Chicano" refers to people of Mexican ancestry who grew up in the US.

"Mexican" refers to people from Mexico.

There is certainly overlap between these terms, but they all do have different definitions. For example, a Brazilian would be Latino, but not Hispanic.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

Or cuba. Or puerto rico. Or columbian. Or spanish. Because they are "latinos" or "hispanics" does mean they are from MEXICO.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say here, but Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Columbians are all both "Latino" and "Hispanic".

People from Spain are "Hispanic", but not "Latino".

 

[Gracie]

I think I will just stick with Hispanic right now. If they feel the need to correct me, then I will keep it in mind for that specific individual. Roomie likes Hispanic. Check. Hubby Best Friend, Latino. Check.

 

[Gracie]

btw...both are from Mexico. One is newly recognized as a citizen. The other was born here. So technically, the roomie should be Chicano...but...she prefers Hispanic. So Hispanic it is.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

There's no right answer, different people will prefer different terms.