Span·ish
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Definition of Spanish
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
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“Spanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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Spanish
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Spanish
: the language of Spain, Mexico, and many countries in Latin America
: the people of Spain : Spanish people
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Spanish
adjective
Span·ish
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Kids Definition of Spanish
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Spain, its people, or the Spanish language
Spanish
nounKids Definition of Spanish (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the language of Spain and the countries colonized by Spaniards
2
Spanish plural
: the people of Spain
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