Alaska
/aˈlaska/feminine
The English phrase 'Alaska' is translated into Spanish as Alaska.
Alaska is the proper name used to refer to the US state of Alaska in Spanish.
Meaning: US state (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, Alaska is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈlaska/
Did you know?
- The name Alaska is borrowed from the Aleut word alaxsxaq, which means 'the object that bears fruit' or 'the great land'.
- Despite the spelling being identical to English, the Spanish pronunciation of Alaska avoids the English 'schwa' sound, giving the second 'a' a clear and open tone.
- In Spanish, proper names of states like Alaska do not require a definite article, unlike many other geographic entities such as el Ecuador.
Examples in context
- Aquí no hace tanto frío como en Alaska.It isn't as cold here as in Alaska.This sentence is useful for making comparisons regarding temperature in Alaska.Tatoeba #481997 by Shishir, translation #61672 by CK
- A ella le gusta el frío extremo de Alaska.She likes the extreme cold of Alaska.This sentence is useful for describing the extreme cold found in Alaska.Tatoeba #2828861 by marcelostockle, translation #2731418 by Amastan
- Muchos estadounidenses protestaron la adquisición de Alaska.Many Americans protested the purchase of Alaska.This sentence is useful for discussing the historical purchase of Alaska.Tatoeba #1586658 by teskmon, translation #805280 by Source_VOA
- Me encantaría visitar Alaska algún día.I would love to visit Alaska someday.
- ¿Conoces alguna persona de Alaska?Do you know anyone from Alaska?
- Voy a leer un libro sobre la historia de Alaska.I'm going to read a book about the history of Alaska.
- ¿Sabías que Alaska es el estado más grande de los Estados Unidos?Did you know that Alaska is the largest state in the United States?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a map in a library.
- Javier¿Alguna vez has visitado Alaska, Lucía?Have you ever visited Alaska, Lucía?
- LucíaNo, pero me gustaría ir a Alaska.No, but I would like to go to Alaska.
- JavierEs un lugar increíble.It is an incredible place.
- LucíaSí, parece muy hermoso.Yes, it looks very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alaska” translations and entries Alaska, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Alaska, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
