español

[ es-pah-nyawl ]

noun,plural es·pa·ño·les

[es-pah-nyaw-les] /ɛs pɑˈnyɔ lɛs/ for 2.

the Spanish language.
a native or inhabitant of Spain.

adjective

of or relating to Spain, the Spanish people, or the Spanish language.

Origin of español

First recorded in 1850–55; from Spanish, from Occitan espaignol, from Medieval Latin Hispaniolus, equivalent to Latin Hispān(us) “of Hispania ” + -i- + -olus -ole¹

How to use español in a sentence

Mr. Splinter stooped to go forth, but the Indian caught him by the leg, uttering the single word "Espanoles."
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 472 | Various
Why did my father's father and all the strong men of those days permit these espanoles to come here?
Old Mission Stories of California | Charles Franklin Carter
Mr. Splinter stooped to go forth, but the Indian caught him by the leg, uttering the single word "Espanoles" (Spaniards).
The World's Greatest Books, Vol VII | Various
Mr Splinter stooped to go forth, but the Indian caught him by the leg, uttering the single word "Espanoles."
Tom Cringle's Log | Michael Scott

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