pre-Hispanic
adjective
pre-His·pan·ic
ˌprē-(h)i-ˈspa-nik 
: of, relating to, or being the time prior to Spanish conquests in the western hemisphere
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The magic of the molcajete, a pre-Hispanic mortar and pestle, is its ability to extract oils in a way the blades of a food processor can’t.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Today, that history still lives on in pre-Hispanic settlements, Inca roads, colonial churches, and adobe villages—but the region is also emerging as one of South America's best wine destinations.
—Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Rivera built Anahuacalli to house his collection of pre-Hispanic art in a volcanic-stone complex in southern Mexico City.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In regions such as Oaxaca, its consumption dates back to pre-Hispanic times and remains a living tradition in markets, kitchens, and celebrations.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Today, that history still lives on in pre-Hispanic settlements, Inca roads, colonial churches, and adobe villages—but the region is also emerging as one of South America's best wine destinations.
—Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Rivera built Anahuacalli to house his collection of pre-Hispanic art in a volcanic-stone complex in southern Mexico City.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In regions such as Oaxaca, its consumption dates back to pre-Hispanic times and remains a living tradition in markets, kitchens, and celebrations.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pre-Hispanic
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“Pre-Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-Hispanic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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