# spaniards

/ˈspænjɝdz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spaniards
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

people who come from Spain or have Spanish citizenship.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The spanishes love football." but "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.

## Usage notes

- Always capitalized as it refers to a specific nationality.

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