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Spaniard

SPAN-yuhd

Spaniard (noun) means a person from Spain, or a native of the Spanish ethnic group centered on Iberia. Example: “The team's new coach is a Spaniard from Seville.”

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A person from Spain, or a native of the Spanish ethnic group centered on Iberia.
"The team's new coach is a Spaniard from Seville."

How to use Spaniard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone from Spain.

Common mistake

Always capitalize "Spaniard" — it's a proper noun for nationality, like "American" or "German."

Easily confused with

Word forms

Spaniards plural

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The team's new coach is a _____ from Seville.

Etymology

From Old French Espaignard, itself built on Espaigne ("Spain") plus the suffix -ard.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for Spaniard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Spaniard” mean?

The word “Spaniard” means a person from Spain, or a native of the Spanish ethnic group centered on Iberia. In plain terms, someone from Spain.

How do you pronounce “Spaniard”?

“Spaniard” is pronounced SPAN-yuhd (/ˈspæn.jɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Spaniard” in a sentence?

Here is “Spaniard” used in a sentence: “The team's new coach is a Spaniard from Seville.”

What part of speech is “Spaniard”?

“Spaniard” is a noun.

Where does the word “Spaniard” come from?

The word “Spaniard” comes from Old French. From Old French Espaignard, itself built on Espaigne ("Spain") plus the suffix -ard.

Is “Spaniard” a common word?

“Spaniard” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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