noun
- People of Puerto Rican origin or descent; Puerto Ricans.
Usage: plural of boricua; often used as a self-identifier within Puerto Rican and Latino communities; capitalized when referring to the ethnic or national group
Examples
- Many boricuas celebrate their heritage during cultural festivals.
- The boricuas in the neighborhood organized a community event.
- She is proud of her boricua roots and traditions.
- Boricuas have made significant contributions to music and art in the United States.
- The boricua culture blends Spanish, African, and indigenous Taíno influences.