España (en. Spain)

/esˈpaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of a European country on the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain is known for its rich gastronomy and traditions.
España es conocida por su rica gastronomía y tradiciones.
Sovereign state that occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula.
The flag of Spain is red and yellow.
La bandera de España es roja y amarilla.
Nation with various autonomous communities with their own languages and cultures.
Several languages are spoken in Spain, such as Catalan and Galician.
En España se hablan varias lenguas como el catalán y el gallego.

Etymology

From Latin 'Hispania', which refers to the Iberian Peninsula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spain is different
Phrase that indicates that Spain has unique characteristics
España es diferente
Go to Spain
Traveling to Spain, which is a popular tourist destination
Ir a España
The empty Spain
Refers to the depopulated rural areas of the country
La España vacía

Related Words

Madrid
Capital of Spain
Madrid
Barcelona
Second most populous city in Spain, famous for its architecture
Barcelona
Seville
Andalusian city famous for its history and culture
Sevilla

Slang Meanings

Spaniard
It is an endearment used to refer to Spain affectionately.
Es un cariño que se usa para referirse a España de forma afectuosa.
Little Spanish
Sometimes used to refer to a more informal or fun aspect of Spain.
A veces se usa para hacer referencia a un aspecto más informal o divertido de España.