How to Say "Great Britain" in Spanish

Gran Bretaña

/ˌɡɾam bɾeˈtaɲa/

Great Britain in Spanish is Gran Bretaña.

Meaning: United Kingdom (name)

How do you pronounce it?

/ˌɡɾam bɾeˈtaɲa/

In Spanish, the adjective gran is a shortened form of grande that is used specifically when it comes before the noun to imply greatness in status or importance rather than just physical size.
Unlike most Spanish adjectives that must match the feminine gender of Bretaña, the form gran is gender-neutral and remains unchanged.
While Gran Bretaña is common in news reports, using it to refer to the political state instead of el Reino Unido can be seen as a diplomatic error since it excludes Northern Ireland.

Londres está en Gran Bretaña.
London is in Great Britain.
This sentence is useful for showing the location of London within Gran Bretaña.
Tatoeba #10805390 by saverius, translation #6362523 by RudeGuyGames
Acabo de llegar de Gran Bretaña.
I just arrived from Great Britain.
This sentence is useful for describing arrival from Gran Bretaña.
Tatoeba #5978537 by juanitux, translation #5990966 by johnisprobablybored
En Gran Bretaña el rey reina pero no gobierna.
In Great Britain the king reigns, but does not govern.
This sentence is useful for discussing the political role of the king in Gran Bretaña.
Tatoeba #526424 by Shishir, translation #26163 by timmartin
Mi amigo está de viaje por Gran Bretaña este verano.
My friend is traveling around Great Britain this summer.
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Two friends are discussing travel plans in a cafe.

Elena

¿Quieres viajar a Gran Bretaña este verano?
Do you want to travel to Great Britain this summer?
Javier

Me encantaría, pero es un viaje muy largo.
I would love to, but it is a very long trip.
Elena

Podemos ir de vacaciones en julio.
We can go on vacation in July.
Javier

Tienes razón, será una aventura increíble.
You are right, it will be an amazing adventure.

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