Baltimore
/baltimoɾe/from spelling rules
Baltimore is the Spanish name for the city in central Maryland, USA.
Meaning: city in central Maryland, USA (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/baltimoɾe/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may refer to the city's residents as baltimoreños, following the standard Spanish pattern of adding a suffix to create a demonym.
- While the spelling remains identical to English, the pronunciation of the 'r' in Baltimore shifts from the English liquid sound to a single Spanish tap, or 'r suave', produced by the tip of the tongue against the teeth.
- Because 'Baltimore' is a proper noun of foreign origin, Spanish speakers often retain the English stress on the second syllable, whereas the written spelling might suggest a different rhythmic pattern to a Spanish ear.
Examples in context
- Baltimore será el lugar de nuestra próxima conferencia internacional.Baltimore will be the venue for our next international conference.
- Yo vivo en Baltimore.I live in Baltimore.
- Baltimore es una ciudad grande.Baltimore is a large city.
- ¿Has visitado Baltimore alguna vez?Have you ever visited Baltimore?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing their travel plans.
- JavierVoy a viajar a Baltimore el próximo mes.I am going to travel to Baltimore next month.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Qué harás en Baltimore?That's great! What will you do in Baltimore?
- JavierQuiero visitar el acuario.I want to visit the aquarium.
- ElenaSeguro que te gustará mucho.I'm sure you will like it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
