español

American  

[es-pah-nyawl] / ɛs pɑˈnyɔl /

noun

plural

españoles

1. the Spanish language.

2. a native or inhabitant of Spain.

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adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of español

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

Gomez resonated with the spectral 1982 ballad “El Muchacho de Los Ojos Tristes,” as originally recorded by the O.G. sad girl en español, Jeanette.

From Los Angeles Times

This article first appeared in Spanish via Times en Español.

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Cookman’s inaugural release was the luminous, self-titled solo debut by Andrea Echeverri, lead singer of Colombia’s pioneering Rock en Español act Aterciopelados.

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The band was instrumental in popularizing the rock en español genre, and their music is often heard across the Southland, from house parties to sporting events.

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Times en Español during his training camp in Reno, Nev.

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