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

Shakira broke barriers for women in the realm of rock en español with the heady guitar confessionals of her 1995 LP “Pies Descalzos,” and her 1998 follow-up, “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” which saw her crank up the volume and delve into the rich musical tradition of her Lebanese heritage with the Spanish-Arabic song “Ojos Así.”

From Los Angeles Times

He noted that law professor Juan Carlos Apitz, of the Central University of Venezuela, told CNN Español that that part of the amnesty law "has a name and surname".

From BBC

Super Bowl ready: Bad Bunny fans aprendiendo español.

From MarketWatch

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.

From Los Angeles Times