Denver
/dembeɾ/from spelling rules
Denver is the Spanish name for the capital of Colorado.
You may also see the phrase Ciudad de Denver used when the speaker wishes to emphasize that they are referring specifically to the city itself.
Meaning: capital of Colorado (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/dembeɾ/
Did you know?
- Even though the name is of English origin, there is no specialized Spanish translation for 'Denver' used in official diplomatic or journalistic contexts.
- The 'v' in 'Denver' is often pronounced by Spanish speakers as a soft 'b' sound, making it sound closer to 'Denber' to an English ear.
- Because 'Denver' is a foreign proper noun, Spanish speakers might inadvertently treat it as a masculine noun, saying el Denver when referring to the city's specific sports teams or certain local entities.
Examples in context
- Me pregunto cuándo vendrá Yuko a Denver.I wonder when Yuko will come to Denver.This sentence is useful for expressing wonder about someone's arrival in Denver.Tatoeba #340574 by tatoerique, translation #13723570 by araneo
- Denver es una ciudad hermosa en los Estados Unidos.Denver is a beautiful city in the United States.
- Próximamente viajaré a Denver.I will travel to Denver soon.
- Ella vive en Denver desde hace un año.She has lived in Denver for a year.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are planning a trip.
- Sofía¿Quieres visitar Denver este invierno?Do you want to visit Denver this winter?
- JavierSí, me encantaría ir a Denver.Yes, I would love to go to Denver.
- SofíaDicen que hace mucho frío allí.They say it is very cold there.
- JavierNo importa, me gusta la nieve.It doesn't matter, I like the snow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
