for how many generations have some families from spanish-speaking countries lived in the u.s?

Some families from Spanish-speaking countries in the U.S. have lived there for multiple generations, including first, second, third, and higher generations. Studies show that usually, first-generation Latino households speak Spanish at home almost universally. However, by the third generation, only about half continue to speak Spanish at home. This decline in Spanish use across generations is common as families acculturate to the U.S., with increasing English dominance from the second generation onward. Many families currently in the U.S. may be second or third generation or beyond, especially among Latinos whose families have been in the country for decades or longer. Spanish-speaking heritage can still persist through multiple generations, though language use often decreases after the first generation.