noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone from Spain.
Common mistake
Always capitalize "Spaniard" — it's a proper noun for nationality, like "American" or "German."
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Old French Espaignard, itself built on Espaigne ("Spain") plus the suffix -ard.
Rhymes for Spaniard
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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.
