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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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Most caregivers speak English as well as Spanish.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
In the courtyard, the hotel’s signature Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly) sculpture stretches overhead like a modern butterfly wing.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Most caregivers speak English as well as Spanish.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
In the courtyard, the hotel’s signature Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly) sculpture stretches overhead like a modern butterfly wing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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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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