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español
[ es-pah-nyawl ]
noun
, plural es·pa·ño·les [es-pah-, nyaw, -les]
- the Spanish language.
- a native or inhabitant of Spain.
adjective
- of or relating to Spain, the Spanish people, or the Spanish language.
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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 )
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Example Sentences
Remember when Hillary Clinton attempted to habla español and failed miserably?
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In 1904 the position of the “Banco Español-Filipino” (vide p. 258) was officially discussed.
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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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