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España

ehs-PAHN-yah

NounfA1

Spain?The European country

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Proper Noun and Gender

Since 'España' is a proper noun (a name), it is always capitalized. It is a feminine noun, but you usually don't need the article 'la' before it when talking about traveling or living there.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Article 'La'

Mistake: "Voy a la España."

Correction: Voy a España. (You only use 'la' if you are describing the country with an adjective, e.g., 'La España moderna'—Modern Spain.)

⭐ Usage Tips

People and Language

Remember that 'España' is the country. The language is 'español' and the people are 'españoles' (masculine plural) or 'españolas' (feminine plural).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: España

Question 1 of 2

Which word refers to the language spoken in España?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

español(Spanish (language or masculine person)) - noun/adjective

española(Spanish (feminine person)) - noun

península(peninsula (referring to the Iberian Peninsula)) - noun

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.