Spaniard
Americannoun
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Spaniards
plural
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Spain
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short for wild Spaniard
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Etymology
Origin of Spaniard
1350–1400; Middle English Spaignarde < Old French ( e ) spaignart, equivalent to Espaigne Spain + -art -ard
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Another pressure putt from the pumped-up Ciganda on the 14th gave them a two-hole lead, the Spaniard slapping her chest to whip up the boisterous Dutch crowd.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Well-placed sources indicate those discussions have moved forward recently amid full confidence from those involved in talks that the Spaniard will renew.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Spaniard Tato won the Visa d'Or prize for news photography for his coverage of Generation Z protests in Madagascar.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
A day after the 23-year-old Spaniard announced his plan to return, Sinner revealed he had been ruled out with a knee issue.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The Spaniard maneuvered the craft expertly, which was not easy, and the waves were rolling in toward the rocks now and the spray was blinding.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
“It’s growing,” Unger said of Galicia, adding that it isn’t just the Spaniards moving to the area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The make-up of the backroom staff - with Argentine Willy Caballero, two Italians, three Spaniards and Maresca being able to speak French - means they have plenty of languages covered.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Seven Italians, two Germans and two Spaniards were killed, along with two crew members, a spokesman for the transport ministry said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
For many Spaniards, the extra-time win came at the cost of a good night's sleep.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
As for the sweet potato, native to South America, it apparently reached New Guinea only within the last few centuries, following its introduction to the Philippines by Spaniards.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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