Holanda
/oˈlanda/feminine
Holanda is the Spanish word for Holland.
Holanda is used to refer to the region or country of Holland. It can also be used as a noun to refer to linen cloth.
Meaning: region of the Netherlands (name)
Which one should you use?
While Holanda is frequently used in everyday speech to refer to the entire country, Países Bajos is the more precise and formal term for the Netherlands.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Holanda is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈlanda/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly assume that Holanda is the only way to refer to the Netherlands. In formal or official Spanish contexts, you should use Países Bajos instead.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the term holanda to refer to high-quality bed sheets or linens, a usage that persists even when the fabric is not produced in the Netherlands.
- The use of holanda to describe a type of linen cloth dates back to the 17th century when the region was the primary producer of this fabric.
- The phrase Países Bajos literally translates to 'Low Countries', highlighting the geography of the region rather than a specific province.
Examples in context
- Él volvió de Holanda en junio.He returned from Holland in June.This sentence shows how to use Holanda when describing someone returning from the country.Tatoeba #1363703 by marcelostockle, translation #288625 by CK
- Estas flores vienen de Holanda.These flowers come from Holland.This sentence uses Holanda to indicate the origin of flowers.Tatoeba #4528716 by Shishir, translation #3527255 by adamtrousers
- Holanda es un país pequeño.Holland is a small country.This sentence provides a simple description of the country using Holanda.Tatoeba #789634 by chinopinyin, translation #486958 by human600
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a travel magazine.
- SofíaMe gustaría viajar a Holanda este año.I would like to travel to Holland this year.
- AlejandroHolanda es un destino increíble para la primavera.Holland is an incredible destination for springtime.
- Sofía¿Has estado en Holanda alguna vez?Have you ever been to Holland?
- AlejandroNo, pero quiero ir contigo.No, but I want to go with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “holland” translations and entries Holanda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries holanda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
