adjective
Spanish
SPA-nihsh
adjective
1
Relating to Spain, its people, or its culture.
"They fell in love with Spanish architecture during their trip."
proper noun
1
The Romance language spoken in Spain and across much of Latin America.
"She has been learning Spanish for three years."
"Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world."
How to Use Spanish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Spain, or the language spoken there and across Latin America.
Common mistake
Always capitalize "Spanish" whether it refers to the language, the nationality, or the adjective.
Common pairings
speak Spanish
Spanish cuisine
Spanish-speaking countries
Word Forms
spanished past tense, Spanishes plural, Spanish plural, Spanishes plural, spanishes singular
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Etymology
From Middle English Spainish, built from "Spain" plus the suffix "-ish."