Spanish

noun

Span·​ish ˈspa-nish 

1

: the Romance language of the largest part of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards

2

plural in construction : the people of Spain

Spanish adjective

Spanishness noun

Examples of Spanish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The season continues at the Spanish Grand Prix on June 23, with Verstappen looking to further tighten his grip on the world title. —Ben Church, CNN, 10 June 2024

Google Translate was used to translate the news release and X post from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Facebook post from the Guareña City Council. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024

The Church of Duterte Catholicism was spread in the Philippines by the Spanish as a tool of colonial control. —Alastair McIndoe, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024

The service is available 24/7, 365 days a year and is in English and Spanish. —Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, adjective, from Middle English Spainish, from Spain

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Spanish

• Judeo-Spanish
• Mexican Spanish
• Spanish American
• Spanish bayonet
• Spanish chestnut
• Spanish fly
• Spanish mackerel
• Spanish moss
• Spanish needles
• Spanish omelet
• Spanish onion
• Spanish rice
• the Spanish

Kids Definition

Spanish

noun

Span·​ish ˈspan-ish 

1

: the Romance language of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards

2

Spanish plural : the people of Spain

Spanish adjective