Espagnols (en. Spanish)
/ɛs.pa.ɲɔl/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The inhabitants or citizens of Spain.
Spaniards celebrate the Tomatina festival every year.
Les Espagnols célèbrent la fête de la Tomatina chaque année.
The language spoken in Spain.
Spaniards mainly speak Spanish as their mother tongue.
Les Espagnols parlent principalement l'espagnol comme langue maternelle.
Etymology
From the Latin 'Hispanulus', a diminutive of Hispania, meaning Spain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Spaniards abroad
Spaniards living outside of Spain.
les Espagnols de l’étranger
Spanish cuisine
Typical meal from Spain, such as paella.
cuisine espagnole
Spanish mentality
Cultural characteristics or common attitudes of Spaniards.
mentalité espagnole
Related Words
Spain
Sovereign country located in Southern Europe.
Espagne
Spanish
Romance language spoken primarily in Spain and Latin America.
espagnol
Castilian
Dialect of Spanish, often considered the official language.
castillan
Slang Meanings
A lively Spaniard.
This friend is really a Spaniard, always partying.
Cet ami est vraiment un Espagnol, toujours en fête.
Living in the Spanish way, often used to describe a laid-back lifestyle.
He takes his time, he lives the Spanish way.
Il prend tout son temps, il vit à l'espagnole.