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Pronunciation: /ˈspænɪʃ/

The English word “Spanish” has 11 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to Spain.
  2. Of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain.
  3. Of or pertaining to the Spanish language.
  4. Of or pertaining to Hispanic people or their culture.

proper noun

  1. A Romance language primarily spoken in Spain and in the Americas.

noun

  1. The people of Spain, collectively; Spaniards.
  2. Spanish cuisine; traditional Spanish food.
  3. People of Hispanic origin; one whose first language is Spanish.
  4. Money.
  5. Licorice.
  6. A mixture of ash and cinders added to bricks before firing them, to cause ignition and reduce fuel usage.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Spanisch, either an alteration of Spaynisch after foreign words for "Spain" or "Spanish" such as Old Spanish Espanna, Old Spanish espannol or a partial calque of them; equivalent to Spain + -ish.

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