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spaniard

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspænjɝd// spaniard

n. a person from Spain. You use this word to talk about someone's nationality.

n. a person of Spanish descent or a citizen of Spain.


SIMPLE

The famous painter Picasso was a Spaniard.

CONTEXTUAL

During the international conference, a Spaniard and a Frenchman led the discussion on European trade.

COMPLEX

While many people identify primarily with their specific region like Catalonia or Andalusia, they are also legally classified as a Spaniard on their national passport.

Origin

From Middle English Spaignarde, from Old French Espaignard, from Espaigne. Equivalent to Spain + -ard.

Usage

Capitalised in all contexts. While 'Spanish' is the adjective, this is the specific noun for a person.

Pitfall

He is a Spanish.He is a Spaniard. / He is Spanish.Learners often use the adjective 'Spanish' as a count noun; use 'Spaniard' for the person or 'Spanish' as a descriptive adjective.

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