Espanol Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɛspɑnˈjoʊɫ

es-pahn-YOHL

UK

ˌɛspanˈjəʊl

es-pan-YOHL

Definition

The word 'espanol' refers to the Spanish language or something related to Spain. In English, the standard spelling is 'Spanish'.

Usage & Nuances

'Espanol' is not the correct spelling in English or Spanish (should be 'español'). Used informally, often in digital writing when accents are omitted. Refers to both the language and people from Spain. Distinguish from 'Spanish' (the English term).

• Spanish: español
• Portuguese (BR): espanhol
• Portuguese (PT): espanhol
• Chinese (Simplified): 西班牙语
• Chinese (Traditional): 西班牙語
• Hindi: स्पेनिश
• Arabic: الإسبانية
• Bengali: স্প্যানিশ - স্পেনীয়
• Russian: испанский - испанец (о человеке)
• Japanese: スペイン語 - スペイン人
• Vietnamese: Tiếng Tây Ban Nha - người Tây Ban Nha
• Korean: 스페인어 - 스페인 사람
• Turkish: İspanyolca - İspanyol (kişi)
• Urdu: ہسپانوی - اسپینی (شخص)
• Indonesian: Spanyol - orang Spanyol

Example Sentences

I am learning espanol at school.

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She speaks espanol very well.

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Many people in South America speak espanol.

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Do you watch movies in espanol or with subtitles?

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My friend's family only speaks espanol at home.

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Oops, I wrote 'espanol' instead of 'español' in my message.

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