Spanish

noun

Span·​ish ˈspa-nish 

1

: the Romance language of the largest part of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards

2

plural in construction : the people of Spain

Spanish adjective

Spanishness noun

Examples of Spanish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The recorded voice spoke in Spanish, but investigators translated it to English. —Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024

Designed in the Spanish Renaissance Revival style and honoring the principles of Beaux-Arts architecture, the turn-of-the-century building is just one of many that visually define the Mediterranean aesthetic of St. Augustine today. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024

The elder Inzunza has been trying out earbuds that use artificial intelligence to interpret the sermon into Spanish in real time. —Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024

Ashland, Oregon Shining Hand Ranch blends Spanish Revival and Byzantine architecture with ornately fashioned natural materials and forms. —The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, adjective, from Middle English Spainish, from Spain

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Spanish

• Judeo-Spanish
• Mexican Spanish
• Spanish American
• Spanish bayonet
• Spanish chestnut
• Spanish fly
• Spanish mackerel
• Spanish moss
• Spanish needles
• Spanish omelet
• Spanish onion
• Spanish rice
• the Spanish

Kids Definition

Spanish

noun

Span·​ish ˈspan-ish 

1

: the Romance language of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards

2

Spanish plural : the people of Spain

Spanish adjective