España (en. Spain)

/esˈpaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Official name of the Spanish State.
Spain is known for its rich culture and history.
España es conocida por su rica cultura y historia.
Nation that occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula.
We traveled to Spain last summer.
Viajamos a España el verano pasado.
Sovereign state, a member of the European Union.
Spain has a diversified economy.
España tiene una economía diversificada.

Etymology

From Latin 'Hispania', which designated the Iberian Peninsula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I come from Spain
Phrase used to indicate origin.
De España vengo
Spanish culture
Set of traditions, customs, and arts of Spain.
Cultura española
History of Spain
Study of the past events that have occurred in Spain.
Historia de España

Related Words

Spanish
Person from Spain or who speaks the Spanish language.
español
Castilian
Romance language spoken in Spain and part of Hispano-America.
castellano
Iberian
Related to the Iberian Peninsula where Spain is located.
ibérico

Slang Meanings

Land of paella
They always say that the best paella is made in Spain.
Siempre dicen que en España hacen la mejor paella.
The country of tapas
In Spain, there is no meal without tapas.
En España, no hay comida sin tapas.