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Definition of boricua

boricua

/boʊˈriːkwə/
bo · ri · cua
Plural:boricuas
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boricua Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Puerto Rico, or a person of Puerto Rican descent (often capitalized).

Example

"As a proud Boricua, she frequently visits her family in San Juan."

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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Puerto Rico, its people, or its culture.

Example

"The festival celebrated Boricua music, dance, and culinary traditions."

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• Nearby Words

borehole
borer
boric
boricua
boring
boringly
boringness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Puerto Rican Spanish boricua, derived from Borinquen (from Taíno Borikén), the indigenous name for the island of Puerto Rico meaning 'land of the valiant lord.'

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boricua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boricua
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