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

Carlos Sainz - 6 - A fresh trim for the weekend wasn't quite enough to see the Spaniard trouble the points for a second race in a row.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

But things turned from the 15th as the Spaniard found a bunker off the tee to start a run of three consecutive bogeys and Fitzpatrick's birdie gave him the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Officials from several other European governments said privately last year that the Spaniard was being unhelpful, especially over his refusal to boost defense spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

There is growing uncertainty over whether the Spaniard will remain at the club beyond this season, while it is understood City have started the process of identifying candidates to replace him.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

With the help of some microbrigade friends in the capital, Celia tracks down the santera from east Havana who had diagnosed her in 1934, when she was dying of love for the Spaniard.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García