Granada
/ɡɾaˈnada/
Grenada is Granada in Spanish.
Granada is the name used for the Caribbean country of Grenada.
Meaning: Caribbean country (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaˈnada/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When speaking Spanish, avoid using the English spelling Grenada. Instead, use the Spanish form Granada.
Did you know?
- While 'granada' can mean 'pomegranate' in a botanical sense, it is also the Spanish word for a 'grenade' in a military context.
- The name Granada was inherited from the Arabic word ḡarnāṭa, which originally referred to a medieval suburb.
Examples in context
- La lengua oficial de Granada es el inglés.The official tongue of Grenada is English.This sentence is useful for mentioning the official language of Granada.Tatoeba #1290186 by alexmarcelo, translation #4456533 by XenoKat
- Granada es una isla hermosa.Grenada is a beautiful island.
- Quiero viajar a Granada este año.I want to travel to Grenada this year.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about their travel plans.
- Mateo¿Has oído hablar de Granada?Have you heard of Grenada?
- MaríaSí, es un país en el Caribe.Yes, it is a country in the Caribbean.
- MateoMe gustaría visitar Granada pronto.I would like to visit Grenada soon.
- MaríaSería un viaje increíble para ti.It would be an incredible trip for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grenada” translations and entries Granada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Granada, granada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
