Translation guide
How to express 'Spanish' in Japanese, covering the language, nationality, and related terms.
Referring to the Spanish language itself.
The standard word for the Spanish language. Used in all contexts.
私はスペイン語を勉強しています。
I am studying Spanish.
スペイン語で話してください。
Please speak in Spanish.
Referring to a Spanish person or the nationality.
Standard term for a Spanish person. Can be used for singular or plural.
彼はスペイン人です。
He is Spanish.
スペイン人の友達がいます。
I have a Spanish friend.
Describing something as Spanish in origin or style.
The most common way to say 'Spanish [something]'. Attach の to スペイン.
スペインの料理は美味しいです。
Spanish food is delicious.
これはスペインのワインです。
This is Spanish wine.
Means 'Spanish-style'. Used for things that are in the Spanish manner.
スペイン風のオムレツを作りました。
I made a Spanish-style omelette.