Español: Spanish
Pronunciation: ehs-pah-NYOHL (stress the capital letters)
Español means “Spanish” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: Spanish (language), Spaniard
- How to say it: ehs-pah-NYOHL
- Gender: el español
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “español” means and how to use it
Español means “Spanish,” the language, and also “Spanish” as an adjective for people and things from Spain. Languages are not capitalized in Spanish.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el español / la española (masculine / feminine)
- Plural: los españoles / las españoles
Examples with audio
- Estudio español en línea.I study Spanish online.
- Mi profesor habla español muy claro.My teacher speaks Spanish very clearly.
- ¿Hablas español o inglés?Do you speak Spanish or English?
Usage tip
Languages and nationalities are lowercase in Spanish: español, inglés. Many speakers in the Americas also call their language “castellano.” The page URL spells it “espanol.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Spanish” in Spanish?
“Spanish” in Spanish is “español.” It is pronounced ehs-pah-NYOHL, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “español”?
Say ehs-pah-NYOHL. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “español” masculine or feminine?
Español is masculine: “el español.” The plural is “españoles.”
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