Antártida
/anˈtaɾtida/feminine
Antarctica is Antártida in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists Antártica.
Meaning: southernmost continent (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Antártida | /anˈtaɾtida/ | feminine |
| Antártica | /anˈtaɾtika/ | feminine |
Both forms refer to the southernmost continent.
Which one should you use?
Antártida is the standard and most common form used in most Spanish-speaking countries. Antártica is a variant used more frequently in certain Latin American regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Antártica is used more frequently in some Latin American regions, such as Mexico or Chile. In Argentina, the term Antártida Argentina is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name of the continent is typically preceded by the feminine definite article la, as in la Antártida.
How do you pronounce it?
/anˈtaɾtida/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word polo is used for both 'North Pole' and 'South Pole', requiring the adjectives norte and sur for clarity.
- Argentina maintains a territorial claim over a sector of the continent, leading to the common use of the term Antártida Argentina in national education and media.
- Depending on the region, the pronunciation of the 'd' in Antártida can vary from a soft dental sound to a nearly silent breath.
Examples in context
- Quiero vivir en la Antártida.I want to live in Antarctica.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to live in Antártida.Tatoeba #2982204 by hayastan, translation #2871214 by Hybrid
- Soy la reina de la Antártida.I'm the Queen of Antarctica.This sentence is useful for stating one is the queen of Antártida.Tatoeba #10031621 by manufrutos, translation #10014059 by shekitten
- ¿Cuánta gente vive en la Antártida?How many people live in Antarctica?This sentence is useful for asking about the population of Antártida.Tatoeba #1822030 by hayastan, translation #1821176 by Amastan
- El Continente Antártico es famoso por su clima extremo y su rica vida silvestre.The Antarctic Continent is famous for its extreme climate and its rich wildlife.
- Argentina se enorgullece de su presencia en la Antártida Argentina.Argentina is proud of its presence in the Argentine Antarctica.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking at a world map.
- AlejandroMira, aquí está la Antártida.Look, here is Antarctica.
- LucíaHace muchísimo frío allí, ¿verdad?It's very cold there, right?
- AlejandroSí, es el lugar más frío.Yes, it is the coldest place.
- LucíaMe gustaría visitar la Antártida algún día.I would like to visit Antarctica someday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “antarctica” translations and entries Antártida, Antártica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
