what is a mestiza
Mestizo is a term that refers to descendants of indigenous Americans and the Spanish. It is a Spanish term that means mixed.The term is used traditionally in Latin America to refer to persons of mixed nationality, particularly American and European origin.The term was common in Spanish empire at the time when American colonies were under the Spanish.During this time, the Mestizo had lesser rights compared to European nationals.he term is used traditionally in Latin America to refer to persons of mixed nationality, particularly American and European origin. The term was common in Spanish empire at the time when American colonies were under the Spanish. During this time, the Mestizo had lesser rights compared to European nationals.