Spaniard

American  

[span-yerd] / ˈspæn yərd /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Spain.

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Spaniard British  

/ ˈspænjəd /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Spain

2. short for wild Spaniard

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Etymology

Origin of Spaniard

1350–1400; Middle English Spaignarde < Old French ( e ) spaignart, equivalent to Espaigne Spain + -art -ard

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Example Sentences

Another shaky service game from the Spaniard gave Sinner another break point, and from there he made no mistake, quickly wrapping up his 27th ATP Tour victory.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Officials from several other European governments said privately last year that the Spaniard was being unhelpful, especially over his refusal to boost defense spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Yes there is not the same depth of field on LIV, but Data Golf, who crunch the numbers from all tours, rank the Spaniard second only to Scheffler in their global standings.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Guardiola knows Nuno Espirito Santo's side are fighting for points, but the Spaniard said City "are desperate too".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

And so, even with the Sicilian on his neck and the Princess around his shoulders and the Spaniard at his waist, Fezzik did not feel in the least bit put upon.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman