Indonesia
/indoˈnesja/feminine
Indonesia is the Spanish word for Indonesia.
Meaning: country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/indoˈnesja/
Did you know?
- The name Indonesia is derived from the Ancient Greek words Indós and nêsos, meaning 'Indian islands'.
- When using the word in a sentence like 'en Indonesia', Spanish speakers omit the definite article 'la' that would usually accompany a feminine country.
- When Spanish speakers discuss the 'East Indies', they use the term Indias Orientales, which historically grouped Indonesia with other regions.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuántas islas tiene Indonesia?How many islands does Indonesia have?This sentence is useful for asking about the number of islands in Indonesia.Tatoeba #5033551 by don_ramon, translation #1820611 by Amastan
- Tom no sabe mucho acerca de Indonesia.Tom doesn't know much about Indonesia.This sentence is useful for discussing someone's knowledge of Indonesia.Tatoeba #1493261 by marcelostockle, translation #1026098 by CK
- Indonesia es azotada por terremotos frecuentemente.Indonesia is often struck by earthquakes.This sentence is useful for noting that Indonesia is frequently affected by earthquakes.Tatoeba #12208500 by adaycito, translation #12209260 by Miktsoanit
- Me gustaría visitar Yakarta algún día.I would like to visit Jakarta someday.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Quieres visitar Indonesia algún día?Do you want to visit Indonesia someday?
- MaríaSí, me encantaría conocer Indonesia.Yes, I would love to see Indonesia.
- DanielEs un país hermoso.It is a beautiful country.
- MaríaPor eso quiero ir a Indonesia.That is why I want to go to Indonesia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “indonesia” translations and entries Indonesia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Indonesia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
