spanish

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈspænɪʃ/ 🇺🇸 /ˈspænɪʃ/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Relating to Spain, its people, or its culture.; Relating to the Spanish language.
  2. noun
    The Romance language spoken in Spain and throughout much of Central and South America and other parts of the world.; The people of Spain collectively.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

Spanish languageSpanish cultureSpanish cuisineSpanish Civil WarSpanish fluSpanish InquisitionSpanish guitar

Derivatives

SpaniardSpanishnessHispanic

Synonyms

CastilianHispanicIberian

Commonly confused

Hispanic
EN: 'Hispanic' is a broader term referring to people or cultures from Spanish-speaking countries, while 'Spanish' specifically relates to Spain or its language.
Latino
EN: 'Latino' refers to people of Latin American heritage, not specifically from Spain; 'Spanish' refers to Spain or its language.

Spelling tips

EN: Always capitalize 'Spanish' as it is a proper adjective/noun derived from a proper noun (Spain).

💬 Examples

  1. Spanish architecture is known for its Moorish influences and ornate details.

  2. She enrolled in a Spanish language course before her trip to Mexico.

  3. Spanish is the second most widely spoken native language in the world.

  4. The Spanish are known for their vibrant festivals and rich culinary traditions.