España

ehs-PAHN-yahesˈpaɲa

“España” means “Spain” in Spanish (The European country).

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📝 In Action

¿Conoces a alguien que viva en España?

Do you know anyone who lives in Spain?

Viajaremos a España el próximo verano.

We will travel to Spain next summer.

La historia de España es muy antigua.

The history of Spain is very old.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "España" in Spanish:

spain→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: España

Question 1 of 2

Which word refers to the language spoken in España?

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👥 Word Family▼

español(Spanish (language or masculine person)) — Noun / Adjective

española(Spanish (feminine person)) — Noun

península(peninsula (referring to the Iberian Peninsula)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

montañatelaraña

📚 Etymology▼

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.'

First recorded: Ancient Roman era (as Hispania)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: SpagnaPortuguese: Espanha

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.