español
/espaˈɲol/
The English phrase "espanol" is translated into Spanish as español.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective, the form changes to española to agree with feminine nouns, such as la cultura española.
How do you pronounce it?
/espaˈɲol/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Unlike English, the word for the language and the nationality is not capitalized in Spanish.
Did you know?
- The word español likely originates from a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- Yo hablo español.I speak Spanish.
- ¿Estudias español en la escuela?Do you study Spanish at school?
- El español es un idioma muy bonito.Spanish is a very beautiful language.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their language classes.
- Elena¿Hablas español, Javier?Do you speak Spanish, Javier?
- JavierSí, yo hablo un poco de español.Yes, I speak a little Spanish.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Tu español es muy bueno.That's great! Your Spanish is very good.
- JavierGracias, Elena, pero quiero practicar más.Thanks, Elena, but I want to practice more.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry español, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
