German word

Spanier

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpaːni̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSpaniard

Example

Ich kenne einen Spanier.

I know a Spaniard.

Illustration for Spanier (Spaniard)

More examples

Gestern habe ich mit einem Spanier gesprochen.

Yesterday I spoke with a Spaniard.

Core concept

A person standing beside a Spanish flag, representing a connection to Spain.

Common phrases

  • mit einem Spanier sprechen

    speak with a Spaniard

  • einen Spanier kennenlernen

    get to know a Spaniard

Similar words

Spanierin: A woman from Spain or a Spanish citizen.
Spanisch: The Spanish language spoken in Spain.
Ausländer: A person from a foreign country rather than the country of residence.

Definition in German

Ein Mensch mit spanischer Herkunft oder spanischer Staatsangehörigkeit.

Word origin

Spanier is formed from Spanien with the German person-denoting suffix -er; Spanien ultimately continues Latin Hispania.

Usage tips

  • As a masculine noun, Spanier is capitalized and takes the accusative form einen Spanier after kennen, as in the example.

Related words

  • Spanierinfemale Spaniardnoun

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