Spanish

PluralSpanish, Spanishes

1. 1
   from Spainadjective

   Coming from or belonging to the country of Spain.

   We visited several Spanish cities last summer.

   The store sells Spanish olive oil and wine.

   UsageAlways start it with a capital S.

2. 2
   the languageproper noununcountable

   The language spoken in Spain and across much of Latin America.

   She is learning Spanish at school.

   Many people in the United States speak Spanish at home.

   SimilarCastilian

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3. 3
   in that languageadjective

   Relating to the language of Spain and Latin America.

   She passed her Spanish test with ease.

   I borrowed a Spanish dictionary from the library.

4. 4
   people of Spainnouncollectivecountable or uncountable

   The people of Spain considered as a single group.

   The Spanish are famous for their love of soccer.

   The Spanish enjoy long, relaxed family meals.

   UsageSay the Spanish are. One person is a Spaniard.

   SimilarSpaniards

5. 5
   foodnoununcountable

   Traditional cooking and dishes from Spain.

   Let's order Spanish for dinner tonight.

   I really love Spanish, especially the seafood dishes.

   UsageSay eat Spanish or order Spanish.

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