Berlín
/beɾˈlin/masculine
The English word Berlin is translated into Spanish as Berlín.
Berlín is the name used to refer to the capital city of Germany.
Meaning: capital city of Germany (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing being located in Berlin, use the preposition en before the name, as in en Berlín.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾˈlin/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, berlín is used as a culinary term for a type of fried doughnut filled with cream or jam.
- The word berlín once referred to a specific type of luxurious, four-wheeled carriage used in the 18th century. This term entered the Spanish language because such carriages were originally designed in Berlín.
- If you were to refer to a person from Berlin in Spanish, you would use the demonym berlinés for a man or berlinesa for a woman.
Examples in context
- Él estaba en Berlín.He was in Berlin.This sentence shows how to use Berlín to indicate someone's location.Tatoeba #6146984 by Shishir, translation #10274050 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Nina vive en Berlín.Nina lives in Berlin.This sentence shows how to use Berlín to describe where someone lives.Tatoeba #13372359 by Lernema, translation #13371761 by rul
- Ya ha estado en Berlín.You've already been to Berlin.This sentence shows how to use Berlín to state that someone has visited the city.Tatoeba #1615056 by marcelostockle, translation #1462558 by AlanF_US
- Soy de Berlín y estoy aquí para asistir a esta conferencia.I am from Berlin and I am here to attend this conference.
- La ciudad de Berlín es conocida por su historia y arquitectura.The city of Berlin is known for its history and architecture.
- Berlín es famoso por su icónico Muro de Berlín, el cual dividió la ciudad durante la Guerra Fría. ¡ Berlín, te estoy esperando para explorarte!Berlin is famous for its iconic Berlin Wall, which divided the city during the Cold War. Berlin, I'm waiting to explore you!
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Vas a viajar a Berlín este verano?Are you going to travel to Berlin this summer?
- SofíaSí, quiero conocer Berlín con mi hermano.Yes, I want to visit Berlin with my brother.
- AlejandroEs una ciudad muy bonita.It is a very beautiful city.
- SofíaEspero que me guste Berlín.I hope I like Berlin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “berlin” translations and entries Berlín, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
