Hungría
/unˈɡɾia/feminine
The Spanish word for the country Hungary is Hungría.
Hungría is the name of the country.
Meaning: the country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Hungría is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/unˈɡɾia/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word húngaro can refer to both a person from Hungría and a specific type of high-quality pepper, the pimentón húngaro, which is highly prized in Spanish cuisine.
- The Spanish word húngaro shares the same root as the English 'Hungarian', both originating from the Latin 'Hungarus', which was a distortion of the name of the nomads who settled the region.
- Spanish speakers use the adjective húngaro for people and things from Hungría, but you will rarely hear the term magiar used in casual conversation despite it being the native name for the ethnic group.
Examples in context
- Mary ha visitado Hungría.Mary has visited Hungary.This sentence is useful for showing the use of the verb 'ha visitado' with Hungría.Tatoeba #1551004 by marcelostockle, translation #1550716 by CP
- En Hungría se habla húngaro.In Hungary they speak Hungarian.This sentence describes the language spoken in Hungría.Tatoeba #1667285 by termito2nd, translation #1657265 by CN
- ¿Cuál es la capital de Hungría?What's the capital of Hungary?This sentence is a way to ask about the capital of Hungría.Tatoeba #2063054 by marcelostockle, translation #8772170 by Ricardo14
- El primer ministro de Hungría visitó España esta semana.The Prime Minister of Hungary visited Spain this week.
- La embajada de Hungría organizó un evento cultural.The Embassy of Hungary organized a cultural event.
- La gastronomía de Hungría es conocida por sus deliciosos platos tradicionales.Hungarian cuisine is known for its delicious traditional dishes.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing their next vacation destination.
- SofíaQuiero viajar a Hungría este verano.I want to travel to Hungary this summer.
- AlejandroHe oído que Hungría es preciosa.I have heard that Hungary is beautiful.
- SofíaSí, me gustaría conocer Budapest en Hungría.Yes, I would like to visit Budapest in Hungary.
- AlejandroEntonces busquemos los vuelos pronto.Then let's look for the flights soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hungary” translations and entries Hungría, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.