Islas Caimán
/ˌislas kaiˈman/feminine, plural
The English phrase "Cayman Islands" is translated into Spanish as Islas Caimán.
Islas Caimán is the name of the British territory located in the Caribbean.
Meaning: British territory in the Caribbean (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the formal translation Islas Caimán is typically used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine and plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌislas kaiˈman/
Did you know?
- While Islas Caimán is the name of the territory, the word caimán is used in various Spanish-speaking countries to describe a person who is very cunning or slippery.
- The name Caimán is a linguistic fossil from the Taíno people, an indigenous group of the Caribbean, rather than a word of Spanish or English origin.
- While English speakers use 'Cayman' to refer to the islands, the Spanish word caimán refers specifically to an alligator-like reptile found in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Tom vive ahora en las islas Caimán.Tom now lives in the Cayman Islands.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Islas Caimán when describing where someone lives.Tatoeba #1683710 by marcelostockle, translation #1666821 by Spamster
- Quisiera visitar las Islas Caimán mientras estoy en el Caribe.I would like to visit the Cayman Islands while I'm in the Caribbean.
- Quiero viajar a las Islas Caimán. ¿Qué me recomiendas hacer allí?I want to travel to the Cayman Islands. What do you recommend doing there?
- ¿Alguna vez has visitado las Islas Caimán? Me encantaría ir allá en mis próximas vacaciones.Have you ever visited the Cayman Islands? I would love to go there on my next vacation.
- Las Islas Caimán son muy hermosas.The Cayman Islands are very beautiful.
- Queremos viajar a las Islas Caimán este verano.We want to travel to the Cayman Islands this summer.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their holiday plans.
- Mateo¿Te gustaría visitar las Islas Caimán?Would you like to visit the Cayman Islands?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría ir allí.Yes, I would love to go there.
- MateoPodemos buscar vuelos para las Islas Caimán hoy.We can look for flights to the Cayman Islands today.
- LucíaEs una idea excelente, Mateo.That is an excellent idea, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cayman islands” translations and entries Islas Caimán, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caimán, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
