Hispanic culture: This term refers to the shared cultural heritage of people from Spanish-speaking countries. It encompasses traditions, values, art forms, and other aspects that are influenced by the Spanish language.
Latin America: This region includes all the independent nations in the Americas (except for Canada) where Romance languages derived from Latin, such as Spanish and Portuguese, are spoken.
Colonialism: Colonialism refers to a historical period when European powers established colonies in various parts of the world. In relation to Spanish-speaking countries, it refers to Spain's colonization of territories in Latin America during the 15th to 19th centuries.