española
“española” means “Spanish” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Spanish
Also: of Spain
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Me encanta la música española.
A1I love Spanish music.
La bandera española es roja y amarilla.
A1The Spanish flag is red and yellow.
Ella tiene la nacionalidad española.
A2She has Spanish nationality.
Spanish woman
Also: Spaniard
📝 In Action
Mi nueva jefa es una española muy simpática.
A1My new boss is a very nice Spanish woman.
Dos españolas ganaron el torneo de tenis.
A2Two Spanish women won the tennis tournament.
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Words that translate to "española" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: española
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The Spanish city'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'Hispaniolus', which comes from 'Hispania', the ancient Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'español' and 'española'?
Both mean 'Spanish.' Use 'español' for men or masculine objects (like 'el libro') and 'española' for women or feminine objects (like 'la casa').
Does 'española' also refer to the language?
While the language is called 'el español' (masculine), you can use 'española' when describing the language specifically as 'la lengua española' (the Spanish tongue).