No. 9,917 in Spanish

boricua

"Boricua" is a term used to refer to a person from Puerto Rico or of Puerto Rican descent.

In a sentence

Mi amigo es boricua y siempre comparte historias de Puerto Rico.
My friend is Boricua and always shares stories from Puerto Rico.
In this sentence, 'boricua' is used as a noun referring to someone from Puerto Rico.
La comida boricua es deliciosa y tiene sabores únicos.
Boricua food is delicious and has unique flavors.
Here, 'boricua' is used as an adjective describing the type of cuisine from Puerto Rico.
Me encanta la cultura boricua por su música y tradiciones vibrantes.
I love Boricua culture for its vibrant music and traditions.
'Boricua' is used as an adjective modifying 'cultura' to denote Puerto Rican culture.

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