Español (en. Spanish)

/es.paˈɲol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person originally from Spain.
Spanish is known for its passion for life.
El español es conocido por su pasión por la vida.
The language spoken in Spain and in many countries of Latin America.
He/She studies Spanish at the university.
Estudia español en la universidad.
Set of customs and culture of Spain.
Spanish food is very diverse.
La comida española es muy variada.

Etymology

From Latin 'hispanĭcus', which means 'belonging to Hispania'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spanish of the world
Referring to the diversity of the Spanish language in different countries.
Español del mundo
Spanish heart
Expression that signifies the passion and distinctive character of Spaniards.
Corazón español
Spanish culture
Set of traditions, art, and ways of life in Spain.
Cultura española

Related Words

Spanish speaker
A person who speaks Spanish as a native language.
hispanohablante
Castilian
Synonym of Spanish, commonly used in Spain.
castellano
Spanish-ness
Attitude or movement that promotes unity and solidarity among Spanish speakers.
espanolismo

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a person from Spain in a colloquial manner.
That guy is a true Spaniard.
Ese chico es un español de pura cepa.
Expression that emphasizes a typical characteristic of Spaniards.
I love his Spanish, it's very authentic.
Me encanta su español, es muy auténtico.