español
Spanish (relating to Spain or its language); also used as a noun meaning "Spanish person" or "the Spanish language"
Definitions
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1
The Spanish language
“Ella habla español con mucha fluidez y claridad.”
She speaks Spanish very fluently and clearly.
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2
Spanish (adjective: relating to Spain, its people, or culture)
“El flamenco es un baile típicamente español de gran belleza.”
Flamenco is a typically Spanish dance of great beauty.
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3
A Spanish person (noun, masculine singular)
“Mi vecino es un español que vive aquí desde hace diez años.”
My neighbor is a Spanish man who has lived here for ten years.
Word forms
- Plural
- españoles (m.), españolas (f.)
- Usage
- As a noun referring to a person, it is capitalized in some style guides but lowercase is standard in modern Spanish. As an adjective or when referring to the language, it is always lowercase.
Unlike in English, Spanish does not capitalize nationality adjectives or language names (e.g., 'español', not 'Español'), except at the start of a sentence.