Grecia
/ˈɡɾeθja/feminine
The English phrase "Greece" is translated into Spanish as Grecia.
Grecia is the name for the country located in Southeastern Europe.
Meaning: country in Southeastern Europe (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾeθja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, when referring to the language of Grecia, speakers use the word griego, which also serves as a common idiom for something that is completely unintelligible.
- In some historical Spanish texts, you might find the term 'Hélade' used to refer to the Greek homeland, similar to the English 'Hellas'.
- While Grecia is the name of the country, the term helénico is frequently used in Spanish academic and artistic contexts to describe things related to the culture of Grecia.
Examples in context
- No vamos a Grecia.We're not going to Greece.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are not going to Grecia.Tatoeba #10276448 by Seael, translation #10333123 by LimeGreenTeknii
- ¿No vamos a Grecia?Aren't we going to Greece?This sentence is useful for asking a question about going to Grecia.Tatoeba #7411022 by arh, translation #9169731 by DJ_Saidez
- Italia no es Grecia.Italy isn't Greece.This sentence is useful for stating that Italy is not Grecia.Tatoeba #1784928 by marcelostockle, translation #2113411 by CM
- Estoy planeando un viaje a Grecia este verano.I'm planning a trip to Greece this summer.
- Me encantaría visitar Grecia. He oído que sus islas son impresionantes.I would love to visit Greece. I've heard their islands are breathtaking.
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a map in a cafe.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres viajar a Grecia?Sofía, do you want to travel to Greece?
- SofíaSí, me encanta la historia de Grecia.Yes, I love the history of Greece.
- JavierEs un país muy hermoso.It is a very beautiful country.
- SofíaJavier, sería un viaje increíble.Javier, it would be an incredible trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “greece” translations and entries Grecia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.