China
/ˈt͡ʃina/feminine
The English word 'china' is translated into Spanish as China. Wiktionary also lists Catay.
Meaning: country in East Asia (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| China | /ˈt͡ʃina/ | feminine |
| Catay | /katai/ (from spelling rules) |
China refers to the country in East Asia. One might also encounter the name Catay.
How does it change in a sentence?
China is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃina/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word china is also borrowed from Quechua, where it means 'female'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, chino is used colloquially to describe anyone with East Asian features, regardless of their actual nationality.
- Historically, Spanish explorers used the term Catay to refer to the northern parts of China based on Marco Polo's writings.
Examples in context
- Yo soy de China.I'm from China.This sentence is useful for stating your place of origin using China.Tatoeba #3958609 by senryakun, translation #3845387 by senryakun
- Él está en China.He's in China.This sentence is useful for stating a location in China.Tatoeba #6146953 by Shishir, translation #8292482 by lunchmeat317
- Chile no es China.Chile is not China.This sentence is useful for making a comparison or negation involving China.Tatoeba #5067908 by don_ramon, translation #5067997 by ee3beans
- Hoy hablaremos sobre la importancia de China en la economía global.Today we will discuss the importance of China in the global economy.
- 236 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing their travel plans.
- MaríaQuiero viajar a China el próximo año.I want to travel to China next year.
- DanielEso suena genial, María.That sounds great, María.
- MaríaHe oído que China tiene paisajes increíbles.I've heard that China has incredible landscapes.
- DanielSeguro que sí, Daniel está de acuerdo.I'm sure it does, Daniel agrees.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “china” translations and entries China, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries China, china, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
