Guyana
/ɡuˈʝana/feminine
The English phrase Guyana is translated into Spanish as Guyana.
The most common formal and internationally recognized way to refer to the country is Guyana.
Meaning: country (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡuˈʝana/
Did you know?
- Spanish is the primary language of neighboring Venezuela, meaning the word Guyana is frequently used in Spanish political discourse regarding territorial disputes over the Esequibo.
- While Guyana is the name of the country, Spanish speakers often use the term las Guayanas to refer to the entire region including French Guiana and Suriname.
- The Spanish word Guayana refers not just to the country, but to the Escudo de Guayana, a massive geological formation that is one of the oldest crusts on Earth.
Examples in context
- Guyana es un país situado en América del Sur.Guyana is a country located in South America.
- La República Cooperativa de Guyana es miembro de la Comunidad del Caribe.The Cooperative Republic of Guyana is a member of the Caribbean Community.
- El conflicto entre Venezuela y Guyana se centra en la región de Guyana Esequiba.The conflict between Venezuela and Guyana revolves around the Guyana Essequiba region.
- Guyana es un país hermoso.Guyana is a beautiful country.
- Yo nunca he visitado Guyana.I have never visited Guyana.
- Ella vive en Guyana actualmente.She currently lives in Guyana.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- Elena¿Vas a viajar a Guyana este año?Are you going to travel to Guyana this year?
- MateoNo, prefiero ir a Brasil.No, I prefer to go to Brazil.
- ElenaEntiendo, Guyana es un poco lejos de aquí.I understand, Guyana is a bit far from here.
- MateoSí, es un viaje muy largo.Yes, it is a very long trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guyana” translations and entries Guyana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
