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

On Monday, club officials met with Spanish refereeing body CTA at the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) headquarters to listen to the audio files from the video assistant referee (VAR) of their league match against Espanyol on February 1. —Sam Joseph, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

Since moving to Rancho Bernardo almost six years ago, the award-winning artist has had her work shown at local venues, including the Escondido Municipal Gallery and Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

Weight For It Best Spanish Language Narrative Podcast: ¡No Vengan! —William Earl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025

Papa means potato in Spanish, the most Peruvian of all ingredients! —WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for Spanish

• banish
• clannish
• mannish
• vanish

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