Spanish America
geographical nameDefinition of Spanish America
1
the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas: Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Central America with the exception of Belize, and South America with the exceptions of Brazil and the Guianas
2
the parts of America settled and formerly governed by the Spanish, including southwestern, western, and southern parts of the U.S. in addition to the countries listed in sense 1
see also spanish american