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

Soldiers had posted red-and-white warning signs roughly the size of a sheet of notebook paper, in English and Spanish, affixed to metal posts in the sand about 30 yards north of the border fence. —Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025

Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish. —Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025

The Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the third race of this European triple-header as the paddock moves to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix. —Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025

Study Spanish, Italian, or Dutch while in the car or air, via lessons that are downloaded and available without a Wi-Fi connection. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 May 2025

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

Rhymes for Spanish

• banish
• clannish
• mannish
• vanish

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