Chile
/ˈt͡ʃile/masculine
Chile is the Spanish name for the country in South America, Chile.
Chile is a masculine noun used to refer to the nation. You may also use the adjective chileno(a) to describe something related to Chile, such as its people or culture, such as cultura chilena (Chilean culture).
Meaning: country in South America (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
People in the northern city of Arica refer to themselves as Ariqueños(as), while residents of the Magallanes region refer to themselves as Magallánicos(as).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃile/
Did you know?
- In Chile, people frequently use the word po at the end of sentences for emphasis, though it has no literal meaning.
- The name Chile is believed by some historians to originate from the Mapudungun word for 'seagull', referring to the birds found along the coast.
- While the country is Chile, the Spanish word for 'chili pepper' is also chile.
Examples in context
- Yo vivo en Chile.I live in Chile.This sentence is useful for stating where you live using Chile.Tatoeba #2721826 by cueyayotl, translation #2721821 by CN
- Chile no es China.Chile is not China.This sentence is useful for stating a negative comparison involving Chile.Tatoeba #5067908 by don_ramon, translation #5067997 by ee3beans
- Yo soy de Chile. ¿De dónde eres?I'm from Chile. Where are you from?This sentence is useful for stating your origin and asking someone else's origin using Chile.Tatoeba #7254181 by Juanpa, translation #10006677 by DJ_Saidez
- La República de Chile está comprometida con el desarrollo sustentable.The Republic of Chile is committed to sustainable development.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about travel plans in a cafe.
- DanielPróximo año quiero visitar Chile.Next year I want to visit Chile.
- ElenaEs un país muy hermoso, Daniel.It is a very beautiful country, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Has estado en Chile antes?Have you been to Chile before?
- ElenaNo, pero me encantaría ir.No, but I would love to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chile” translations and entries Chile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Chile, chile, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
