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Espana

Espana

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A country in southwest Europe on the Iberian Peninsula
  • proper noun
  • /ɛsˈpeɪnə/
translation icon : España
  • Very happy to be in Spain, Espana, and thank you all for being here.
  • de Espana

But that's like saying we cannot call Espana Spain.

Examples

  • In fact, the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho grace the Plaza de Espana in Madrid.

  • Well, maybe you can't go to Espana, but you can still learn the language the second best way and that is with Babel.

  • "I want to take you to Espana."

    Fiction book (1997)

  • I traveled to Espana last summer to explore its vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes.

  • Many people dream of visiting Espana to experience its rich history and delicious cuisine.

  • The annual festival in Espana attracts thousands of tourists eager to witness traditional music and dance.

Synonyms

Spain
vsEspana
402 1.0

A country in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula

is the Spanish-language form rather than the general English country name
Kingdom of Spain
vsEspana
2.0

A country in southwestern Europe with a king and an elected government

is the Spanish-language name rather than the formal state title

Surface Forms

Espana main

Etymology

Espana comes from the older name Hispania, which people long used for the country now called Spain. One popular story says Hispania came from a Phoenician word meaning 'land of rabbits', so a helpful way to remember Espana is to imagine a country full of rabbits.