Spaniard

American  

[span-yerd] / ˈspæn yərd /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Spain.

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Spaniard British  

/ ˈspænjəd /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Spain

2. 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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• Spaniard vs. Spanish

Example Sentences

Characterized as “myths,” for example, were the age-old beliefs that Native Americans mistook the conquistadors for gods, and that a mere handful of Spaniards toppled great empires with ease.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it is current boss Unai Emery who is reaping the rewards, with Kamara's positional discipline over high running stats perfect for the structured way the Spaniard wants to play.

From BBC

The sight of the Spaniard taking to the pitch in the second half will be of relief to Guardiola and supporters, after Rodri featured in just one minute of action over the past three months.

From BBC

At the final whistle, Arsenal manager Arteta, who succeeded Emery as Gunners boss, shared a brief embrace with his backroom staff before going to the opposing dugout to greet his fellow Spaniard.

From Barron's

Guardiola's side were far from their best against gritty Forest, making the battling nature of their victory meaningful for the Spaniard.

From Barron's