Honduras
/onˈduɾas/masculine
Honduras is the Spanish name for the country Honduras in Central America.
Meaning: a country in Central America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/onˈduɾas/
Did you know?
- The name Honduras is linked to a specific expression of relief by Christopher Columbus when leaving the region's deep waters.
- Despite being a masculine noun in the context of the country, the word hondura is typically feminine when used as a common noun.
- In Spanish, the word hondura can refer to a physical depth or a profound emotional state.
Examples in context
- Honduras es un país hermoso.Honduras is a beautiful country.
- Yo quiero viajar a Honduras.I want to travel to Honduras.
- Él vive en Honduras desde hace un año.He has lived in Honduras for a year.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking at a map of the world.
- ElenaMira, aquí está Honduras.Look, here is Honduras.
- MateoNo sabía que estaba allí.I didn't know it was there.
- ElenaEstá en Centroamérica, Mateo.It is in Central America, Mateo.
- MateoAhora lo veo claramente.Now I see it clearly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honduras” translations and entries Honduras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Honduras, CC BY-SA 4.0.
