Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spanish

noun

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/

Definition

The official language of Spain and several countries in Latin America.

Examples

She is studying Spanish to prepare for her trip to Mexico.
Many people in the United States are learning Spanish to communicate better with their Hispanic neighbors.

Meaning

Spanish is a Romance language that originated in the Iberian Peninsula and has since spread to various parts of the world. It is spoken by millions of people as their first language.