According to census reports the majority, 73% identify as "Mestizo" or "Indio", "Mestizo" meaning mixed race of any type of mix, unlike in other Latin American countries where it denotes solely a European and Indigenous mix, and "Indio" slang for mulatto in Dominican Republic. Most Dominicans acknowledge their obvious Mulatto racial mix, oftentimes with slight Taino admixture along with the already heavy African and European. However, even though the majority of Dominicans recognize their mixed race background, many Dominicans often think "less" of their African side in comparision to the European and even much smaller Taino. Many Dominicans (men and women) often prefer lighter romantic partners because of the more European features and to ""Mejorar la raza"" (better the race) in regards to starting a family.