L'espagne (en. Spain)

/lɛs.paɲ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A European country located on the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain is known for its rich culture.
L'Espagne est connue pour sa riche culture.
A member state of the European Union.
Spain adopted the euro as its currency.
L'Espagne a adopté l'euro comme sa monnaie.
A popular tourist destination.
Every summer, millions of tourists visit Spain.
Chaque été, des millions de touristes visitent l'Espagne.

Etymology

The name 'Spain' comes from the Latin 'Hispania'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spain is beautiful
An expression to emphasize the beauty of the country.
L'Espagne est belle
Speak Spanish
Referring to the official language of Spain.
Parler espagnol

Related Words

Spanish
Related to Spain or its language.
espagnol
tapas
Small portions of dishes typical of Spanish cuisine.
tapas
paella
Traditional Spanish dish made with rice.
paella

Slang Meanings

Spanish as an endearing term to refer to a person from Spain.
Look at that guy, he dances like a real Spaniard!
Regarde ce gars, il danse comme un vrai espagnol!
A term for someone who loves to party, often used in a Spanish way.
She is the real Spaniard of the evening, she knows how to have fun!
Elle est la vraie espagnole de la soirée, elle sait comment s'amuser!