Spaniard

[ span-yerd ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Spain.

Spaniard

/ ˈspænjəd /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Spain
2. short for wild Spaniard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Spaniard¹

1350–1400; Middle English Spaignarde < Old French ( e ) spaignart, equivalent to Espaigne Spain + -art -ard

Example Sentences

Jonathan, the neighbour, encapsulated the seething anger millions of Spaniards are feeling.

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“What Spaniards want is to see their institutions, not fighting with each other, but working shoulder to shoulder,” he said as he announced it.

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At 23 years and 325 days, he also broke Lionel Messi's record as the youngest player to score in multiple Champions League finals, leading the Spaniards to their 15th European title.

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But the Spaniard believes the physical demands on players caused by an increased number of games will mean those levels cannot be maintained.

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The romantic thriller sees Collins play an American tourist who has a one-night stand with a handsome Spaniard, played by Money Heist's Álvaro Morte.

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