Bakú
/baˈku/
The English phrase 'Baku' is translated into Spanish as Bakú.
Bakú is the name used to refer to the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Meaning: the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /baˈku/.
Did you know?
- While the city is called Bakú, the Spanish word for 'wind' is viento. This is a fitting pairing since the city is famously known as the 'City of Winds'.
- Spanish texts often refer to Bakú as the 'capital del petróleo' because of the city's historical role as a global oil hub.
- The name Bakú is treated as a feminine noun in many Spanish contexts because it refers to 'la ciudad' (the city).
Examples in context
- Bakú es la capital de Azerbaiyán.Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan.
- Quiero viajar a Bakú el próximo año.I want to travel to Baku next year.
- El aeropuerto de Bakú es muy moderno.The airport in Baku is very modern.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their future travel plans.
- María¿Has oído hablar de Bakú?Have you heard of Baku?
- MateoSí, es una ciudad muy interesante.Yes, it is a very interesting city.
- MaríaMe gustaría visitar Bakú contigo.I would like to visit Baku with you.
- Mateo¡Me parece un plan excelente, María!That sounds like an excellent plan, Maria!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baku” translations and entries Bakú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
