How did Latin America get its name?

Let's analyse the two separate names: “Latin” and “America”. 1 - Let's start with “America”, because “America first” (ba-dum-tsss). read more

Latin America is the name of the countries of America (Americas for English-speaking people, especially the United States of America) that speak languages derived from Latin. (Languages such as Spanish, French and Portuguese). read more

According to the Random History website, Latin America is named for the Latin language, which is the origin of the languages spoken in that area. The dominant languages in Latin America are Spanish and Portuguese, which descend from Latin. read more

"Latin America" refers to those parts of North, Central and South America where Spanish and Portuguese - languages derived from Latin - are spoken. Sometimes the term is applied more broadly to include all the territory south of the southern border of the United States, even countries where the primary language is English or French. read more