spanish

Plural

spanish

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Of or pertaining to Spain.

   • He is teaching Spanish to the children.

2. 2.Of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain.

   • Though she was Indian like the rest of us, she had a fine Spanish nose.
   • Spanish cuisine is not as spicy hot as Mexican, but it is flavorful and bright.

3. 3.Of or pertaining to Hispanic people or their culture.(informal)

   • He is teaching Spanish to the children.

4. 4.Of or pertaining to the Spanish language.

   • Fundamentally, the Spanish vowel sounds are only five, even though as a matter of fact there may be different other sounds for such vowels as [a], [e] and [o].

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The people of Spain, collectively.

   • The Spanish are not the only ones selling their goods along the wharves and the inner streets.

2. 2.Licorice.(colloquial)

3. 3.Spanish cuisine; traditional Spanish food.

4. 4.People of Hispanic origin; one whose first language is Spanish.(informal)

   • Sixty-four percent more Spanish are functionally illiterate compared to Anglos in Lubbock (only 15 percent more of nonwhites than Anglos).

Overall

Uncommon· #2544

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare