1
: the Romance language of the largest part of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards
2
plural in construction
: the people of Spain
Spanish
adjective
Spanishness
noun
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For more information about how cars can heat up quickly when left in the sun, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website in both English and Spanish.
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2024
Their first meeting as two women is a delightful scene, with Rita at first failing to recognize the elegant lady speaking to her in Spanish.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2024
Their first meeting as two women is a delightful scene, with Rita at first failing to recognize the elegant lady speaking to her in Spanish.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
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“Spanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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Spanish
noun
Span·ish
ˈspan-ish 
1
: the Romance language of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards
2
Spanish plural
: the people of Spain
Spanish
adjective
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