Espanyola (en. Spanish)

es-pan-yo-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of language used in Spain and other countries.
Spanish is one of the official languages of the United Nations.
Ang 'Espanyol' ay isa sa mga opisyal na wika ng Nagkakaisang Bansa.
A person of Spanish descent.
Maria is a Spaniard who moved to the Philippines.
Si Maria ay isang espanyola na lumipat sa Pilipinas.
An object or topic related to Spain or Spanish culture.
The traditions of Spanish are part of our culture.
Ang mga tradisyon ng espanyola ay bahagi ng ating kultura.

Etymology

From the Spanish word (Española) meaning 'Intelligence' or 'Sport' originating from Spain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Thank you Spanish
Gratitude towards Spanish or Indigenous Culture.
Salamat Espanyola

Related Words

culture
The entirety of the traditions and practices of a society.
kultura
indigenous
Related to the original people of a place.
katutubong

Slang Meanings

Eldest daughter or 'tsummy' (in Filipino slang based on 'Spanish')
So being an espanyola, the eldest intelligent one, must be so much fun.
Kaya palang maging espanyola, ang saya maging panganay na matalino.
Fanciness or being social, like a Spaniard used to wealth.
Why do you talk like that? It's like you're an espanyola!
Bakit ganyan ka makipag-usap? Parang espanyola ka!
A poor girl who acts proud as if she's wealthy.
Don't act like an espanyola, return to reality.
Huwag kang magpaka-espanyola, bumalik ka na sa realidad.