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

Spotify Wrapped for Audiobooks: Top Mystery and Thriller Audiobooks of 2024 (Exclusive) That commitment to showcasing his culture is part of why Diego recorded the audiobook in both English and Spanish. —Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025

The music in the show is presented entirely in Spanish. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025

Residents as far north as Ogden and as far south as Spanish Fork reported feeling some weak to light shaking from the earthquake, which was reported at a depth of about seven miles. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2025

Scenes shift naturally between Catalan, Spanish, Urdu, Arabic and English. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 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