Spanish
ˈspænɪʃ
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Definition of Spanish - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cuisinetraditional food from Spain
  • I love trying different Spanish dishes.
2.
languagethe Romance language spoken in Spain and the Americas
  • Spanish is spoken by millions worldwide.
Castilian Hispanic Latino
3.
nationalitypeople of Spain collectively known as Spaniards
  • The Spanish are known for their rich culture.

Adjective

1.
speechdescribing the Romance language used by millions worldwide
  • He is fluent in Spanish literature.
Castilian Hispanic Iberian
2.
geographyrelated to Spain or its people
  • She loves Spanish music and dance.
Castilian Hispanic Iberian
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Expressions with Spanish

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excessive questioning or interrogation
Her parents' questions felt like a Spanish Inquisition.
omelette with fried potatoes and onions
I ordered a Spanish omelette for breakfast.
practices or rituals from Spain's past
Old Spanish customs include flamenco dancing and bullfighting.
large mild onion often eaten raw
She enjoys eating Spanish onion raw with dips.
spicy rice with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers
The Spanish rice was too spicy for me.
supporting or favoring Spain or Spanish people
He made several pro-Spanish statements during the debate.

Origin of Spanish

Latin, Hispanicus (Spanish)

Terms with Spanish included in their meaning

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Spanish dessert
fried pastry from Spain eaten with chocolate
cuisine
Spanish dish with rice, saffron, and seafood or meat
beverage
Spanish drink with wine, fruit, and soda
culture
Spanish-speaking area in a US city
culture
religious festival in Spanish-speaking countries
music
style of Spanish music and dance with strong rhythms and emotional intensity
language
father in Spanish and Italian
architecture
inner courtyard in Spanish-style houses

Examples of Spanish in a sentence

  • The restaurant specializes in authentic Spanish.
  • She is fluent in Spanish and French.
  • Spanish is taught in many schools.
  • The Spanish have a long history of exploration.
  • Many Spanish live in the coastal regions.
  • She translated the document into Spanish.

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  1. French:espagnol, Espagnols, ...
  2. German:Spanisch, spanisch, ...
  3. Italian:spagnolo, spagnoli, ...
  4. Spanish:español, españoles, ...
  5. Portuguese:comida espanhola, hispânico, ...
  6. Chinese:西班牙, 西班牙的, ...
  7. Japanese:スペイン料理, スペイン語の, ...
  8. Arabic:المطبخ الإسباني, إِسْبَانِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְפָרַדִּי, סְפָּרַדִּית, ...
  10. Russian:испанские блюда, испанский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іспанська кухня, іспанський, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पेनिश, हिस्पानी, ...
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