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    Español (en. Spanish)

    /es.pa.ˈɲol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Romance language mainly spoken in Spain and Latin America.
    Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world.
    El español es la segunda lengua más hablada del mundo.
    Inhabitant of Spain.
    Spanish is known for its rich and varied culture.
    El español es conocido por su cultura rica y variada.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hispaniolus', a diminutive of 'hispanus', which means 'Hispanic'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neutral Spanish
    A variant of Spanish that aims to be understood throughout Latin America.
    español neutro
    Spanish from Spain
    A variety of Spanish spoken on the Iberian Peninsula.
    español de España
    Spanish as a foreign language
    Programs designed to teach Spanish to non-Spanish speakers.
    español como lengua extranjera

    Related Words

    Castilian
    One of the denominations of the Spanish language, especially in reference to its form in Spain.
    castellano
    Hispanic
    Related to Hispanic or Spanish-speaking peoples.
    hispano
    Latino
    A person from Latin America who speaks Spanish (or another Latin language) as a primary language.
    latino

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term used to refer to a Spanish-speaking person.
    When I travel, I always try to speak with Spaniards.
    Cuando viajo, siempre trato de hablar con los españoles.
    Ironic way of referring to Spanish customs.
    That is a typical Spaniard, always taking a siesta.
    Ese es un español típico, siempre tomando siesta.