Spain

The word “Spain” means a country in southern Europe occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, with Madrid as its capital. In plain terms, the European country whose capital is Madrid.

“Spain” is pronounced spayn (/speɪn/ in IPA).

Here is “Spain” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring Spain by train.”

“Spain” is a proper noun.

The word “Spain” comes from Latin. From Middle English Spayne, from Anglo-Norman Espayne, ultimately from Latin Hispania.

“Spain” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located centrally on the Iberian Peninsula. It serves as the country's political, financial, and cultural hub, home to the royal palace, the national government, and world-renowned museums such as the Prado. Barcelona is another major city but is not the capital.

The official national language is Spanish, also called Castilian, spoken across the whole country. Several regions have co-official languages too: Catalan in Catalonia and Valencia, Galician in Galicia, and Basque in the Basque Country. Spanish itself is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

Spain is famous for flamenco music and dance, tapas cuisine, and a relaxed lifestyle that includes the traditional siesta. It is renowned for football, sunny Mediterranean beaches, and striking architecture, from the Alhambra to Gaudí's works in Barcelona. Its history spans Roman, Moorish, and imperial influences.

Spain is in Europe, specifically southwestern Europe, where it occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula alongside Portugal. It also includes the Canary Islands off northwest Africa and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. The Pyrenees mountains form its northern border with France.