Boston
/ˈboston/
The English phrase "Boston" is translated into Spanish as Boston.
Boston is used to refer to the city in Massachusetts. When a more formal context is required, you may use the phrase Ciudad de Boston.
Meaning: city in Massachusetts (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈboston/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often refer to the Boston Tea Party as the Motín del Té de Boston, using the word motín which usually means 'mutiny' or 'riot'.
- Unlike many other city names that are translated into Spanish, such as Londres for 'London', Boston remains unchanged in both spelling and form.
- In some Latin American contexts, the word bostoniano serves as both the adjective and the noun for a person from Boston, following the pattern of other major cities.
Examples in context
- Me voy a Boston.I'm leaving for Boston.This sentence is useful for expressing the intention to travel to Boston.Tatoeba #5752641 by arh, translation #2546576 by CK
- Tom fue a Boston.Tom went to Boston.This sentence is useful for describing the completed action of traveling to Boston.Tatoeba #1435944 by marcelostockle, translation #1140883 by CK
- Me voy de Boston.I'm leaving Boston.This sentence is useful for expressing the intention to depart from Boston.Tatoeba #5752586 by arh, translation #2248057 by CK
- Boston es una ciudad histórica en Estados Unidos.Boston is a historic city in the United States.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a trip to the United States.
- Alejandro¿Vas a visitar Boston este año?Are you going to visit Boston this year?
- ElenaSí, quiero conocer Boston con mi hermana.Yes, I want to see Boston with my sister.
- AlejandroEs una ciudad muy bonita.It is a very beautiful city.
- ElenaEspero que nos guste mucho.I hope we like it a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boston” translations and entries Boston, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
