Question

What was a person of Native American and European descent called in Spain's colonies in the Americas?

Answer 1

Mestizo I think. Hope that helped. :)

Answer 2

The person above me is correct.
A person of Native American and European descent in Spain's colonies in the Americas is called a Mestizo. There are thirteen countries today which are considered to be Mestizo countries, including Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Cuba, etc.