Benidorm
/beniˈdoɾm/
Benidorm is the Spanish name for the city of Benidorm in Spain.
Meaning: city in Spain (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/beniˈdoɾm/
Did you know?
- While the name sounds Spanish, the prefix Beni is a common element in many Mediterranean place names derived from the Arabic word for 'sons of'.
- In certain Spanish contexts, referring to a place as un Benidorm implies it has lost its authentic local character to catering for foreign tourists.
- While Benidorm is the official name, locals from the city are known as benidormenses.
Examples in context
- Encantado/a de visitar BenidormPleased to visit Benidorm.
- El turismo en Benidorm es muy importante para la economía de la regiónTourism in Benidorm is very important for the region's economy.
- ¿Hemos quedado en Beni Beach esta tarde?Did we agree to meet at Beni Beach this afternoon?
- Enamorado/a de Benidorm, ¡qué lugar tan maravilloso!In love with Benidorm, what a wonderful place!
- Quisiera visitar Benidorm en mis próximas vacacionesI would like to visit Benidorm on my next vacation.
- Benidorm es una ciudad muy bonita.Benidorm is a very beautiful city.
- Tengo ganas de ir a Benidorm este verano.I feel like going to Benidorm this summer.
- ¿Has visitado Benidorm alguna vez?Have you ever visited Benidorm?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- MaríaMateo, quiero ir a Benidorm este verano.Mateo, I want to go to Benidorm this summer.
- MateoMe parece una idea estupenda, María.I think that is a great idea, María.
- MaríaDicen que hay mucha fiesta en Benidorm.They say there are many parties in Benidorm.
- MateoEs verdad, vamos a reservar el hotel.That is true, let's book the hotel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “benidorm” translations and entries Benidorm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
