Synonyms for

Spanish

Verb / ˈspænɪʃ / Another word for spanish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to Spain or its people or language.

Synonyms & similar words

spanishpeople spanish Castilian Hispanic Iberian Mexican Portuguese Tex-Mex Spain Andalusian Catalan Galician Basque Asturian Valencian Madrid Barcelona Sevilla Bilbao

Synonyms by register

Formal

Hispanic Iberian Castilian

Informal

Spaniard

Literary

Hispano Latino

Antonyms

English French German Italian Portuguese Russian

Common collocations

  • Spanish language
  • Spanish culture
  • Spanish food
  • Spanish literature
  • Spanish Inquisition
  • Spanish flu
  • Spanish guitar
  • Spanish omelette

Word family

noun Spaniard
adjective Spanish

Usage note

Refers to people, language, or culture from Spain. Can also refer to things related to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, though 'Hispanic' is often preferred for that broader context.

Example sentences

  1. My friend's grandmother is from Spain, she speaks Spanish.
  2. The Spanish soccer team won the championship.
  3. I love eating Spanish food like paella and churros.
  4. My aunt and uncle are planning to visit a Spanish island for their vacation.
  5. My school offers Spanish classes for students who want to learn a new language.

Quotes

  • The Spanish are a funny lot. They smoke like chimneys and drink like fish. - Unknown
  • The Spanish are a race of warriors with olive instead of oak leaves on their brows. - Ernest Hemingway
  • Spanish Proverb: He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.

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