spaniard
n. countablen. 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.
The famous painter Picasso was a Spaniard.
During the international conference, a Spaniard and a Frenchman led the discussion on European trade.
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.
From Middle English Spaignarde, from Old French Espaignard, from Espaigne. Equivalent to Spain + -ard.
Capitalised in all contexts. While 'Spanish' is the adjective, this is the specific noun for a person.
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.