Jordania
/xoɾˈdanja/feminine
The English name for the country Jordan is translated into Spanish as Jordania.
Jordania is the name of the country Jordan.
Meaning: country (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Latin America, the variation Yordán might be more prevalent.
How do you pronounce it?
/xoɾˈdanja/
Did you know?
- While Jordania is the name of the country, the name Jordán is frequently used as a first name for boys in Spanish-speaking countries.
- In certain Caribbean dialects, the J in Jordania is pronounced so softly that it can be mistaken for a breathy 'H' sound.
- In Spanish religious contexts, the phrase Río Jordán carries a heavy symbolic weight, often representing the concept of spiritual rebirth.
Examples in context
- El señor JordánMr. Jordán
- Hola Jordán, ¿cómo estás?Hello Jordan, how are you?
- El señor Yordán presentará el informe mañana.Mr. Yordán will present the report tomorrow.
- Jordania es un país muy hermoso.Jordan is a very beautiful country.
- Me gustaría viajar a Jordania algún día.I would like to travel to Jordan someday.
- Ella vive en Jordania desde hace un año.She has lived in Jordan for a year.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a world map together.
- MateoMira, aquí está Jordania.Look, here is Jordan.
- ElenaEs un país muy pequeño, ¿verdad?It is a very small country, right?
- MateoSí, pero tiene mucha historia.Yes, but it has a lot of history.
- ElenaMe gustaría ir algún día.I would like to go someday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jordan” translations and entries Jordania, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
