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español

[ es-pah-nyawl ]
/ ɛs pɑˈnyɔl /
Spanish.

noun, plural es·pa·ño·les [es-pah-nyaw-les] /ɛs pɑˈnyɔ lɛs/ for 2.

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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Nearby words

  1. espagnolette,
  2. espalier,
  3. espartero,
  4. esparto,
  5. españa,
  6. espec.,
  7. especial,
  8. especially,
  9. esperance,
  10. esperanto
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