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spaniards

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspænjɝdz// spaniards

n. people who come from Spain or have Spanish citizenship.

n. individuals who are natives or inhabitants of Spain. Plural form of 'Spaniard'.


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.

Synonyms
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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