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

Despite their recent run and speculation about the Spaniard's future, however, Guardiola this week agreed a new one-year deal to extend his stay at Etihad Stadium to 10 years.

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The 53-year-old Spaniard joined City in 2016 and has won 18 trophies so far, including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League.

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Despite holding a 31-29 win record over the Spaniard, he fell to Nadal in five of their nine Grand Slam final encounters.

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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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