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There is not much of a difference between Latin American Spanish and European. Like all Spanish speaking countries, the differences that occur in their language has to do with their history and culture. Puerto Ricans speak Spanish with a few African and Taino Indian words. for example, "Buya" is the African word for noise, "chango" is another African word used by puerto ricans which means cranky or spoiled. Taino Indians also have an impact in the puerto rican dialect in the names of certain vegetables and towns. Even European Spanish is influenced by the moors which invaded Spain in the middle ages. the Spanish word-- Ojala (oh- Allah) means hopefully. The moors used to say o, Allah
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What is puerto ricos ethnicity?
Puerto Rico has a diverse ethnic makeup due to its history of colonization and migration. The majority of the population is of mixed European and African descent, known as Afro-Latino. There are also smaller populations of people with indigenous Taíno heritage, European, African, and Asian descent.
What happened to Cubans and puerto ricans after the spanish-American war?
After the Spanish-American War, Cuba and Puerto Rico became territories of the United States.
What After the Spanish-American War what happened to Cubans and Puerto Ricans?
After the Spanish-American War, Cuba and Puerto Rico became territories of the United States.
What happened to Cubans and Puerto Ricans after the spanish war?
After the Spanish-American War, Cuba and Puerto Rico became territories of the United States.
What had stopped Puerto Ricans from becoming American Citizens?
Puerto Ricans ARE American Citizens, since 1917.
Why are some puerto ricans light?
Because the majority of Puerto Ricans are Spanish descended! Most Puerto Ricans are tri-racial (Spanish/European, Indigenous [Taino] & African), Mestizos (Spanish and Indigenous) and Mulattos (Spanish and African)...The "light" skin might come from the Spanish/European side of the Puerto Rican bloodline.
What happened to Cubans and puerto Ricans after the spanish-American was?
they began a new life under different rules.
Why do Puerto Ricans only speak Spanish?
Since Puerto Rico is American territory, its official language is english. But since it was first colonized by Spain, the mayority speaks spanish.
Who took part in the Spanish American War?
Spain, US, and on both sides were Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Filipinos.
What happened After the Spanish-American War what happened to Cubans and Puerto Ricans?
After the Spanish-American war,Cuba was granted independence and Puerto Rico became a US Territory.
Are Puerto Ricans considered American?
Yes because the US owns Puerto Rico. But Puerto Ricans would refer to themselves as Puerto Ricans more than American, just like English would consider them more English than British.
What language do most Puerto Ricans speak?
Spanish and English. However only 25% of puerto ricans speak fluent English. The other percentage of people only know so here are there.
