spaniards

word · lemma: spaniard

Definition

People from Spain; citizens or natives of Spain.

Usage & Nuances

"Spaniards" is used formally or neutrally to refer to people from Spain. The singular is "Spaniard." Don’t confuse with "Spanish," which is an adjective or the language. Often appears with cultural or nationality discussions.

Spanish: españoles Portuguese (BR): espanhóis Portuguese (PT): espanhóis Chinese (Simplified): 西班牙人 Chinese (Traditional): 西班牙人 Hindi: स्पेनवासी Arabic: الإسبان

Example Sentences

Many Spaniards love soccer.

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The Spaniards speak Spanish.

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Some Spaniards live in other countries.

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Spaniards are famous for their lively festivals.

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Historically, Spaniards explored many parts of the world.

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You’ll find that most Spaniards are friendly to visitors.

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