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boricua
Puerto Rican
Boricua means Puerto Rican. It comes from 'Borikén', the original Taíno name for Puerto Rico, making it a unique term deeply rooted in the island's history.
noun
  1. Puerto Rican
    A person from Puerto Rico or of Puerto Rican descent.
    Muchos boricuas viven en Nueva York. // Many Puerto Ricans live in New York.
adjective
  1. Puerto Rican
    Relating to Puerto Rico or Puerto Rican culture.
    La música boricua es muy popular en el Caribe. // Puerto Rican music is very popular in the Caribbean.