Colombia
/koˈlombja/feminine
Colombia is the Spanish name for the country Colombia.
Colombia is the name of the country located in South America.
Meaning: country in South America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈlombja/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly spell the country name with a 'u' as 'Columbia', but in Spanish it is always spelled with an 'o'.
Did you know?
- While Colombia is the name of the country, Spanish speakers use the term la Gran Colombia to refer to the short lived union of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama.
- Before the country was officially named Colombia, the term was used by Francisco de Miranda to describe the entire region of Spanish America.
- The name Colombia is derived from the Italian name Colombo, the surname of the explorer Christopher Columbus.
Examples in context
- Yo vivo en Colombia.I live in Colombia.This sentence shows how to use Colombia when stating where you live.Tatoeba #2721825 by cueyayotl, translation #7871467 by MisterBrown
- Ella vive en Colombia.She lives in Colombia.This sentence shows how to use Colombia when stating where she lives.Tatoeba #10914666 by Eremon, translation #7871464 by MisterBrown
- Diego vive en Colombia.Diego lives in Colombia.This sentence shows how to use Colombia when stating where Diego lives.Tatoeba #10914683 by Eremon, translation #7871470 by MisterBrown
- Estoy planeando un viaje a Colombia el próximo mes.I'm planning a trip to Colombia next month.
- ¿Has probado el café de Colombia?Have you tried the coffee from Colombia?
- Colombia es conocida por sus hermosos paisajes y su cultura vibrante.Colombia is known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture.
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a map of South America.
- Lucía¿Es Colombia un país muy grande?Is Colombia a very large country?
- MateoNo, es un país pequeño pero hermoso.No, it is a small but beautiful country.
- LucíaMe gustaría visitar Colombia pronto.I would like to visit Colombia soon.
- MateoA ti te encantará, Lucía.You will love it, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “colombia” translations and entries Colombia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Colombia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
