Spanish (nationality) in Spanish
Spanish (nationality) in Spanish is español (ehs-pah-NYOHL), or española.
- Spanish
- español
- Say it
- ehs-pah-NYOHL
- Also said
- española
One of 30 words in Nationalities in Spanish: learn them step by step and practise them all.
European nationalities in Spanish
The other words in step 2 of Nationalities in Spanish.
Questions about español
How do you say Spanish (nationality) in Spanish?
Spanish (nationality) in Spanish is español. You can also say española.
How do you pronounce español?
Say it ehs-pah-NYOHL. The syllable in capitals is stressed: NYOHL. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does español mean in English?
In English, español means Spanish (nationality).
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.