Ginebra
/xiˈnebɾa/feminine
The English word "Geneva" is translated into Spanish as Ginebra.
Ginebra is used to refer to the city of Geneva.
Meaning: city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Ginebra is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/xiˈnebɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ginebra is also the common name for the spirit 'gin'.
- The name Ginebra shares an unexpected linguistic root with the word 'juniper', which is the botanical source of the flavor in gin.
- Because ginebra means both the city and the liquor, Spanish speakers must rely on context or articles to distinguish between a trip to Ginebra and a glass of ginebra.
Examples in context
- Bush respeta el tratado de Ginebra.Bush respects the Geneva Convention.This example shows how to refer to the Geneva Convention using Ginebra.Tatoeba #5058412 by don_ramon, translation #2575909 by Amastan
- Las delegaciones de ambos países se reunieron en Ginebra.The delegations of both countries met in Geneva.This sentence demonstrates the use of Ginebra as a location where delegations meet.Tatoeba #5129960 by albrusgher, translation #325611 by CM
- Viene de Ginebra.He comes from Geneva.This sentence uses Ginebra to indicate a place of origin.Tatoeba #905573 by Shishir, translation #904283 by U2FS
- Este verano planeo visitar Ginebra y explorar sus hermosos lagos.This summer, I plan to visit Geneva and explore its beautiful lakes.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are planning a trip to Europe.
- AlejandroQuiero visitar Ginebra este invierno.I want to visit Geneva this winter.
- LucíaGinebra es una ciudad muy bonita.Geneva is a very beautiful city.
- Alejandro¿Sabes cómo llegar a Ginebra?Do you know how to get to Geneva?
- LucíaPodemos ir en tren, Alejandro.We can go by train, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “geneva” translations and entries Ginebra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ginebra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
