spain

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BrE /speɪn/ AmE /speɪn/

noun en → es

1 COUNTRY [singular] A1

the country in southwestern Europe that includes the regions of Andalusia, Catalonia, and Valencia

España

Collocations Spain and Portugal

  • He is going to Spain next month.

    Va a España el próximo mes.

2 TEAM [singular] B1

the national team of Spain in sports such as football, basketball, and tennis

la selección nacional de España

Collocations Spain won the tournament

  • The Spain team won the World Cup.

    La selección nacional de España ganó el Mundial.

3 HISTORICAL [singular] B2

the historical kingdom or empire of Spain, especially during its period as a colonial power in the Americas and Asia

el Imperio español

Collocations Spanish Empire

  • The Spanish Empire was once the largest in the world.

    El Imperio español fue una vez el más grande del mundo.

1 LANGUAGE [singular] A2

the language spoken in Spain and many other countries, including parts of Latin America

el idioma español

Collocations Spanish language

  • She is learning Spanish.

    Ella está aprendiendo español.

1 CULTURE [singular] B2

the culture and traditions of Spain, including its art, music, food, and festivals

la cultura española

Collocations Spanish culture

  • Spain is famous for its vibrant culture.

    España es famosa por su vibrante cultura.

1 REGION [singular] B2

a region or area within Spain, such as Andalusia, Catalonia, or the Basque Country

la región de España

Collocations Spanish regions

  • The region of Catalonia is known for its unique culture.

    La región de Cataluña es conocida por su cultura única.

1 HISTORY [singular] C1

the history of Spain, including events and periods such as the Reconquista or the Spanish Civil War

la historia de España

Collocations Spanish history

  • Spain has a rich and complex history.

    España tiene una rica y compleja historia.

1 GOVERNMENT [singular] C1

the government of Spain, including its political system and institutions such as the parliament or courts

el gobierno de España

Collocations Spanish government

  • The Spanish government is considering new laws.

    El gobierno de España está considerando nuevas leyes.