español
Americannoun
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españoles
plural
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the Spanish language.
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a native or inhabitant of Spain.
adjective
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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. )
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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 ● Dec. 18, 2025
Our social life was centered on my parents’ native ranchos, whose residents transplanted themselves from Zacatecas to Southern California along with their music, culture and español.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025
It’s been a long time coming for these nominees, but one nomination in particular stands out in significance: the monumental rock en español band Maná, which would be the first primarily Spanish-language act inducted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
“It was a genre-less playlist from salsa, merengue, rancheras, pop/rock en español, to hip-hop, R&B and pop music.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
“En español, señorita,” Señor Ascencio reminded a girl named Beatriz who had asked to go to the bathroom.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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