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
Examples of Spanish in a Sentence
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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
The texts were routed to the Sheriff Office’s communication center, where staff began translating the messages from Spanish.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
As of 2021, more than half of Silver City residents were Latino, and nearly half the population speaks Spanish as a first language, according to Neighborhoods In Milwaukee.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
Based on the Philippa Gregory novels The Constant Princess and The King’s Curse, The Spanish Princess tells the story of how Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon became the Queen of England.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 May 2024
Several park staffers speak Spanish, including Juárez.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Red jumpsuit, ankles chained Romero Soto sat calmly in a red jumpsuit, her ankles chained, listening to the proceedings through an interpreter quietly reciting everything to her in Spanish.
—Sandra McDonald, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Alex is globally certified as bilingual in Spanish and English.
—The Courier-Journal, 26 Apr. 2024
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
The texts were routed to the Sheriff Office’s communication center, where staff began translating the messages from Spanish.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
As of 2021, more than half of Silver City residents were Latino, and nearly half the population speaks Spanish as a first language, according to Neighborhoods In Milwaukee.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
Based on the Philippa Gregory novels The Constant Princess and The King’s Curse, The Spanish Princess tells the story of how Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon became the Queen of England.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 16 May 2024
Several park staffers speak Spanish, including Juárez.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Red jumpsuit, ankles chained Romero Soto sat calmly in a red jumpsuit, her ankles chained, listening to the proceedings through an interpreter quietly reciting everything to her in Spanish.
—Sandra McDonald, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Alex is globally certified as bilingual in Spanish and English.
—The Courier-Journal, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Spanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish. Accessed 28 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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