Cuba
proper noun
In Cuban Spanish the country is Cuba, said roughly "KOO-bah". A Cuban man is cubano, a Cuban woman is cubana, and Cubans often call the island la isla.
Meaning: the country of Cuba (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Cuba | proper noun |
| cubano | a Cuban man |
| cubana | a Cuban woman |
Say Soy de Cuba for I am from Cuba and Soy cubano or Soy cubana for I am Cuban. Spanish does not capitalize nationalities.
How does it change in a sentence?
The nationality agrees with gender and number. Use cubanos for a mixed group and cubanas for women only.
How do you pronounce it?
The b in Cuba is soft, a gentle sound made with both lips, and the stress falls on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- La isla is a common nickname for Cuba, especially among Cubans living abroad.
Examples in context
- Mi familia es de Cuba.My family is from Cuba.
- Mi abuela es cubana.My grandmother is Cuban.
- Extraño mucho la isla.I miss the island a lot.
Example conversation
Marisol introduces herself to her new classmate Tom at a school in Miami.
- Tom¿De dónde eres, Marisol?Where are you from, Marisol?
- MarisolMis padres son de Cuba.My parents are from Cuba.
- Tom¿Y tú eres cubana?And you are Cuban?
- MarisolSí, soy cubana.Yes, I am Cuban.
