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

Because of that, the Netflix show, which will span two seasons and premieres on December 11, was filmed exclusively in the country and is entirely in Spanish. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024

Jackson had run partially to spite Crawford and Clay, who opposed his rogue invasion of Spanish Florida in 1818, and siphoned their support in the South and West. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2024

Models that simulate atmospheric processes based on physical laws are constantly improving, Juan Ballesteros, a researcher at the Spanish National Research Council, explained in a virtual meeting organized by the Science Media Center of Spain after the Valencia floods. —Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024

As for which other red wine varietals are best served chilled, straight from the refrigerator, Salyer says most a rule of thumb is for lighter, juicier styles such as País or Bastardo (Spanish Trousseau), to be served and sipped directly from the refrigerator. —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 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