Jericó
/xeɾiˈko/masculine
Jericho is translated into Spanish as Jericó.
Jericó is the name of the city Jericho.
Meaning: city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeɾiˈko/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the phrase caer como las murallas de Jericó to describe something that falls or fails completely and unexpectedly.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'Jericó' is also the name of a famous municipality in Antioquia, Colombia, known for its coffee and colonial charm.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the name Jericó is used as a given name for people, though it is rare.
Examples in context
- Durante mi último viaje, visité la hermosa ciudad de Jericó.During my last trip, I visited the beautiful city of Jericho.
- Uno de los destinos turísticos más populares en Antioquia es el municipio de Jericó.One of the most popular tourist destinations in Antioquia is the municipality of Jericho.
- Jericó es una ciudad muy antigua.Jericho is a very ancient city.
- Viajaremos hacia Jericó mañana por la mañana.We will travel towards Jericho tomorrow morning.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are planning a trip to the Middle East.
- MateoElena, ¿quieres ir a Jericó este viaje?Elena, do you want to go to Jericho this trip?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, me gustaría mucho conocer Jericó.Yes, Mateo, I would really like to see Jericho.
- MateoEntonces lo añadiré a nuestro itinerario.Then I will add it to our itinerary.
- ElenaPerfecto, será una experiencia increíble.Perfect, it will be an incredible experience.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jericho” translations and entries Jericó, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.