español

[ es-pah-nyawl ]

noun

, plural es·pa·ño·les [es-pah-, nyaw, -les]

1. the Spanish language.
2. a native or inhabitant of Spain.

adjective

1. of or relating to Spain, the Spanish people, or the Spanish language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of español¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from Spanish, from Occitan espaignol, from Medieval Latin Hispaniolus, equivalent to Latin Hispān(us) “of Hispania ( def ) ” + -i- ( def ) + -olus -ole ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Remember when Hillary Clinton attempted to habla español and failed miserably?

From The Daily Beast

In 1904 the position of the “Banco Español-Filipino” (vide p. 258) was officially discussed.

From Project Gutenberg

El Español, which also gives one the impression of independence, is Liberal after the manner of Gemaro.

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At Earl Street the good news about the article in the Español gave the liveliest satisfaction.

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When he reached that neighborhood he saw a sign before a respectable red-brick house that read, "Hotel Español."

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About a week since I inserted in the Español an answer to that letter, which answer has been read and praised.

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