How to Use Spanish in a Sentence

Spanish

noun
  • And the Spanish don’t want to pay their fair share.
    — Tara Suter, The Hill, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Read the story in Spanish here.
    — Patricia Ortiz, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
  • It will be performed in Spanish.
    — Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • It will be performed in Spanish.
    — Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In Spanish, there are two different words for the verb to be.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Twelve of these workshops were offered in Spanish.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Both women spoke Spanish during the call.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
  • Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Although none of them spoke Spanish, the three decided to join in.
    — Alejandra Arteaga, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
  • At least one person didn’t speak English or Spanish.
    — Agnel Philip, ProPublica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Reguilon, a Spanish left back, was signed to replace Alba.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The sudden switch to Spanish appears to be too much for Tom, who jumps up from his seat.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Most caregivers speak English as well as Spanish.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The law banished tests in Spanish and Creole.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Becky finished her note with a sentiment in Spanish.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
  • Services were held in English and Spanish.
    — John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Aquino said his daughters often speak Spanish with some of the other students at school.
    — Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Shakira also recorded the song in Spanish, which drew in her Latin fan base.
    — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Phones that are programmed to Spanish will see the same message in their preferred language.
    — Solcyre Burga, TIME, 4 Oct. 2023
  • But this area is best known for the wild Spanish Mustang horses that freely roam the island.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • By stark contrast, the hosts rolled out their Spanish World Cup winner.
    — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This includes students who took the test in English and Spanish.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
  • Even crazier was when Google had someone stand in front of me and speak a sentence in Spanish.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Spanish Inquisition guys would have stepped on those pots.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
  • The biggest artist in the world is Bad Bunny, so maybe let Spanish have a turn for once.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Pueblo played a key role in the 1680 revolt against the Spanish.
    — Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • An American coach that spoke Spanish.
    — Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026

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