Asunción
/asunˈθjon/feminine
Asunción is the Spanish name for the capital of Paraguay.
Asunción refers to the capital city of Paraguay.
Meaning: capital of Paraguay (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Spanish word for the 'Assumption' of Mary.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the religious feast or the concept of the Assumption, the word is used with the feminine definite article la in the phrase la Asunción.
How do you pronounce it?
/asunˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The root of the word involves the Latin 'sub', which is the same root found in English words like 'subway' or 'submerge'.
- The city of Asunción is one of the oldest continuously inhabited capitals in the Americas, founded in 1537.
- Because the name Asunción is also a common feminine given name in Spanish, it is possible to meet a person with the same name as the city.
Examples in context
- Viví en Asunción durante dos años.I lived in Asunción for two years.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Has visitado Paraguay alguna vez?Have you ever visited Paraguay?
- LucíaNo, pero quiero ir a Asunción.No, but I want to go to Asunción.
- AlejandroEs una ciudad muy interesante, Lucía.It is a very interesting city, Lucía.
- LucíaEntonces buscaré un vuelo pronto.Then I will look for a flight soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “asunción” translations and entries Asunción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Asunción, asunción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
