Delaware
/ˈdelawaɾ/masculine
The English name for the US state Delaware is translated as Delaware in Spanish.
Delaware is used to refer to the specific United States state.
Meaning: US state (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the translation used is Delaware.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdelawaɾ/
Did you know?
- While English speakers often emphasize the first syllable, Spanish speakers typically place the stress on the second syllable of Delaware, sounding more like 'de-LA-wa-re'.
- Because the 'w' is not a native letter in the Spanish alphabet, speakers often pronounce Delaware with a soft 'u' sound or a glide.
- Because it is a foreign proper noun, you will often hear Spanish speakers add an implicit article like el Delaware when referring to the state in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Quiero agradecer a mi socio en este viaje, un hombre que hizo campaña desde el corazón y habló de los hombres y mujeres con los que creció en las calles de Scranton y con quienes viajaba en tren, de casa a Delaware, el vicepresidente electo de la Estados Unidos, Joe Biden.I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart, and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton, and rode with on the train home to Delaware, the vice president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.This sentence is useful for seeing Delaware used in a context regarding Joe Biden's background.Tatoeba #1295108 by hayastan, translation #330451 by sugisaki
- Me gustaría visitar Delaware en mi próximo viaje a los Estados Unidos.I would like to visit Delaware on my next trip to the United States.
- Él vive en Delaware.He lives in Delaware.
- El estado de Delaware es pequeño.The state of Delaware is small.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- María¿Adónde vas el próximo mes, Alejandro?Where are you going next month, Alejandro?
- AlejandroVoy a visitar Delaware por trabajo.I am going to visit Delaware for work.
- MaríaNo sabía que tenías asuntos en Delaware.I didn't know you had business in Delaware.
- AlejandroSí, mi empresa tiene una oficina allá.Yes, my company has an office there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delaware” translations and entries Delaware, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
