spanish
word
/ˈspænɪʃ/
SPA-nish
/ˈspænɪʃ/
SPA-nish
Definition
Spanish refers to the language spoken in Spain and many countries in Latin America. It can also describe something from Spain or related to its people or culture.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Spanish'. It is most commonly a noun for the language or an adjective for things from Spain. For people, English often prefers 'Spanish person' rather than using 'Spanish' alone as a noun.
Spanish: españolPortuguese (BR): espanholPortuguese (PT): espanholChinese (Simplified): 西班牙语 - 西班牙的Chinese (Traditional): 西班牙語 - 西班牙的Hindi: स्पैनिश - स्पेनिशArabic: الإسبانية - إسبانيBengali: স্প্যানিশRussian: испанскийJapanese: スペイン語 - スペインの（形容詞）Vietnamese: Tây Ban NhaKorean: 스페인어 - 스페인의 (형용사)Turkish: İspanyolca - İspanyol (sıfat)Urdu: ہسپانویIndonesian: Spanyol - bahasa Spanyol
Example Sentences
They ate at a Spanish restaurant.
basic
She speaks Spanish at home.
basic
We have a Spanish teacher this year.
basic
My Spanish is a little rusty, but I can still order food.
natural
She's really into Spanish music lately.
natural
Can you help me with this Spanish homework?
natural