internacional
/inteɾnaθjoˈnal/
The English word "international" is internacional in Spanish.
internacional is an adjective used to describe things that are between, concerning or transcending multiple nations. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a transnational organization. For example, cooperación internacional means "international cooperation."
Meaning: between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective internacional is gender-neutral, meaning it does not change its ending to match masculine or feminine nouns. However, it does change in number. You must use internacionales when modifying a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/inteɾnaθjoˈnal/
Did you know?
- In sports, calling a player an internacional is a high honor meaning they have played for their national team, even if they play for a club in another country.
- The root of the word nación inside internacional comes from the Latin nātiōnem, which originally described the act of being born.
- When you see la Internacional written as a proper noun, it often refers to the International Workingmen's Association, a pivotal 19th-century political movement.
Examples in context
- El libro fue un suceso internacional.The book was an international success.This sentence shows how to describe an international success using internacional.Tatoeba #1107860 by hayastan, translation #2229570 by jgauthier
- Esperanto es una lengua internacional.Esperanto is an international language.This sentence uses internacional to describe a language.Tatoeba #1457994 by marcelostockle, translation #4407703 by XenoKat
- El inglés es una lengua internacional.English is an international language.Tatoeba #2144157 by Shishir, translation #26277 by CK
- Las Naciones Unidas trabajan por la paz y la cooperación internacional.The United Nations works towards international peace and cooperation.
- Los Juegos Olímpicos promueven la unidad y la competencia amistosa a nivel internacionalThe Olympic Games promote international unity and friendly competition.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing her new job.
- Javier¿Cómo es tu nuevo trabajo, Lucía?How is your new job, Lucía?
- LucíaEs muy interesante, es una empresa internacional.It is very interesting, it is an international company.
- Javier¡Qué bien! ¿Viajas mucho por el mundo?That's great! Do you travel much around the world?
- LucíaSí, viajo constantemente por mi rol internacional.Yes, I travel constantly because of my international role.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “international” translations and entries internacional, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries internacional, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
