This word is from the Spanish gitana.
hitana
gypsy woman
hitano
gypsy man
Quite a few American liberals have now placed the word “gypsy” in the politically incorrect column. This may be confusing to Filipinos who have glamorized images of gypsies growing up. The currently preferred term seems to be “Roma” or “Romany” but its status may change depending on which PC winds come into vogue. Note to English-speaking Filipinos newly arriving to the United States: keep quiet and don’t argue or else you’ll be labeled racist for the rest of your life.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
hitana / hitano: isa sa mga rasang (lahing) naglalagalag tuwina
