# Spaniard

/ˈspænjɝd/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spaniard
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. a person from Spain

noun · CEFR B1

a person who was born in Spain or is a citizen of Spain.

For teachers: a native or inhabitant of Spain, or a person of Spanish descent.

- The famous painter Pablo Picasso was a Spaniard who spent much of his life in France.
- Although he had lived in London for decades, he remained a proud Spaniard at heart and returned to Madrid every summer.

## Examples

- 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.

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