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España

ehs-PAHN-yahesˈpaɲa

“España” betekent “Spanje” in het Spaans (The European country).

A simple, colorful storybook illustration featuring a stylized black bull standing on a patch of ground colored red and gold.

📝 In Actie

¿Conoces a alguien que viva en España?

A1

Do you know anyone who lives in Spain?

Viajaremos a España el próximo verano.

A1

We will travel to Spain next summer.

La historia de España es muy antigua.

B1

The history of Spain is very old.

Woordverbindingen

Veelvoorkomende Collocaties

  • el clima de España – the climate of Spain
  • la gente de España – the people of Spain

Vertaal naar het Spaans

Woorden die vertaald worden als "España" in het Spaans:

spanje→

✏️ Snelle oefening

Snelle Quiz: España

Vraag 1 van 2

Which word refers to the language spoken in España?

📚 Meer bronnen

👥 Woordfamilie▼
español(Spanish (language or masculine person)) — Zelfstandig naamwoord / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord
española(Spanish (feminine person)) — Zelfstandig naamwoord
península(peninsula (referring to the Iberian Peninsula)) — Zelfstandig naamwoord
🎵 Rijmwoorden▼
montañatelaraña
📚 Etymologie▼

The name comes from the Latin word 'Hispania,' which was used by the Romans to refer to the entire Iberian Peninsula. The origin of 'Hispania' itself is debated, but one popular theory suggests it came from Phoenician words meaning 'land of rabbits' or 'land where metal is forged.'

Eerste vermelding: Ancient Roman era (as Hispania)

Cognaten (Verwante woorden)

Italian: SpagnaPortuguese: Espanha

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Veelgestelde Vragen

Is 'España' masculine or feminine?

'España' is a feminine noun, just like most country names that end in -a. However, you usually don't need to put 'la' (the) in front of it unless you are adding a descriptor.

Is 'España' the same as 'Iberia'?

No, 'Iberia' refers to the geographical peninsula that includes both Spain and Portugal. 'España' is just the country.