ingleses
“ingleses” means “English people” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
English people
Also: Englishmen
📝 In Action
Los ingleses son conocidos por su puntualidad.
A1The English are known for their punctuality.
¿Cuántos ingleses asistieron a la reunión internacional?
A2How many English people attended the international meeting?
English
Also: British
📝 In Action
Ellos leyeron varios libros ingleses durante el verano.
A1They read several English books during the summer.
Necesitamos traductores para los documentos ingleses.
A2We need translators for the English documents.
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Quick Quiz: ingleses
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ingleses' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *Anglus*, which referred to the Angles, a Germanic tribe that migrated and settled in what is now England. The Spanish word simply means 'related to the Angles'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'ingleses' versus 'británicos'?
Use 'ingleses' specifically for things or people from England. Use 'británicos' (British) for things or people from the entire United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). They are not always interchangeable.
Does 'ingleses' ever refer to the English language?
No. When referring to the English language itself, you use the singular masculine noun 'el inglés' (The English). 'Ingleses' only refers to multiple people or things.