Cornell
/koɾneʝ/from spelling rules
Cornell is the Spanish name for the private research university located in Ithaca, New York.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the direct translation Universidad Cornell can be used.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾneʝ/
Did you know?
- While Cornell is a name, Spanish speakers may use the feminine pronoun ella to refer to the university instead of él, because it is understood as la universidad.
- In academic Spanish, the term Ivy League is rarely translated and is kept in English, so a speaker would say Cornell es de la Ivy League rather than attempting a Spanish equivalent.
- The pronunciation of 'Cornell' in Spanish will often feature a much stronger, trilled 'r' than the soft, liquid 'r' found in American English.
Examples in context
- Estudié en la Universidad CornellI studied at Cornell University
- Asistiré a una conferencia en CornellI will attend a conference at Cornell
- ¿Has oído hablar de Cornell?Have you heard of Cornell?
- Me gustaría estudiar en Cornell UniversityI would like to study at Cornell University
- Trabajo en la Universidad de CornellI work at Cornell University
- Mi primo estudia en la Universidad CornellMy cousin studies at Cornell University
- ¿Alguna vez has visitado la Universidad Cornell? Es hermosaHave you ever visited Cornell University? It's beautiful!
- Mi primo estudia en Cornell.My cousin studies at Cornell.
- Cornell es una universidad muy prestigiosa.Cornell is a very prestigious university.
- Ella quiere trabajar en Cornell.She wants to work at Cornell.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing university options.
- Javier¿Conoces la universidad Cornell?Do you know Cornell university?
- LucíaSí, es una excelente opción académica.Yes, it is an excellent academic option.
- JavierMe gustaría visitar Cornell algún día.I would like to visit Cornell someday.
- LucíaSería un viaje muy interesante para ti.It would be a very interesting trip for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
