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Span·ish | \ ˈspa-nish 
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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
nounEnglish 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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adjectiveSpan·ish | \ ˈspa-nish \
\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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