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Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative

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Only 4% or 1.9 million people use “ Latinx ” to describe themselves, an increase of 1% since 2019 .

A new term has emerged: “Latine” (pronounced la-tee-neh) has gained popularity among people from Latin American countries and Spanish speakers.

Torres said in the San Francisco Bay Area , where he lives, there is strong emphasis on inclusivity.

Despite choosing “ Latinxs ” for the name of the group, Torres said he and his friends change which term they use if they are unsure of who is around and depending on what feels more comfortable.

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Informative language

Neutral language

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semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

Offensive language

likely offensive

Hate speech

not hateful