Spain
Americannoun
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During the sixteenth century, Spain was the greatest world power. Its success was based partially on the riches it acquired in the New World (see Latin America and South America).
In the Spanish-American War, the United States defeated Spain, freed Cuba from Spanish colonial rule, and seized a number of former Spanish colonies, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
The Spanish monarchy was fully restored in 1975 after Franco's death. He had been dictator (see dictatorship) for thirty-six years.
Under King Juan Carlos, Spain has established a political democracy and has been integrated into the European community.
Bullfighting is a popular spectator sport in Spain.
The destruction of the Spanish Armada, a fleet sent to conquer England in 1588, marked the beginning of the decline of Spanish power.
Basque separatists have carried out many acts of terrorism against Spain.
In the Spanish Civil War, conservatives led by General Francisco Franco overthrew the second Spanish Republic.
Other Word Forms
- anti-Spain adjective
- pro-Spain adjective
Example Sentences
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Thompson said that recent reports of dead and dying seabirds washing ashore in large numbers from Spain to Scotland, is "devastating".
From BBC
"I think Spain is doing an incredible job," Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona.
From Barron's
He said people in Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland now tend to support rather than oppose the idea of developing an alternative European nuclear deterrent.
From Barron's
His return would present logistical challenges, such as where he would live, his financial arrangements and his relationship with Queen Sofía, to whom he is still married but who has remained in Spain.
From BBC
Farmers across Europe remain unconvinced and are up in arms, including in Spain where they staged a protest against the deal in Madrid earlier this month.
From Barron's
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