Word
spaniards
/ˈspænjɝdz/
Definition
n. people who come from Spain or have Spanish citizenship.
n. individuals who are natives or inhabitants of Spain. Plural form of 'Spaniard'.
Examples
“Many Spaniards enjoy a late dinner with friends.”
“During the World Cup, thousands of Spaniards gathered in the city squares to cheer for their national team.”
“While regional identities like Catalan or Basque are strong, most people in the country identify as Spaniards when traveling abroad or participating in international events.”
Examples
simple
“Many Spaniards enjoy a late dinner with friends.”
contextual
“During the World Cup, thousands of Spaniards gathered in the city squares to cheer for their national team.”
complex
“While regional identities like Catalan or Basque are strong, most people in the country identify as Spaniards when traveling abroad or participating in international events.”
Usage
Always capitalized as it refers to a specific nationality.
Pitfall
The spanishes love football.
Spaniards love football.
Learners often incorrectly use the adjective 'Spanish' as a plural noun for people; 'Spaniards' is the correct noun for the people of Spain.
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