Kauai
/kawai/from spelling rules
Kauai is the Spanish word for the island in Hawaii.
Meaning: island in Hawaii (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/kawai/
Did you know?
- While Kauai is a proper noun, Spanish speakers will treat it as a feminine noun because the word for island, isla, is feminine.
- Because Spanish has no 'w' sound in its traditional alphabet, some older Spanish texts might have adapted the spelling of Hawaiian words to use gu to mimic the sound.
- In Spanish discussions about Kauai, you might hear the word volcánico used frequently, which shares a root with the Roman god Vulcan.
Examples in context
- El clima en Kauai es increíble.The weather in Kauai is incredible.
- Queremos visitar Kauai este verano.We want to visit Kauai this summer.
- Ella vive en la isla de Kauai.She lives on the island of Kauai.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at travel brochures in a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Has oído hablar de Kauai?Have you heard of Kauai?
- SofíaSí, es un lugar hermoso.Yes, it is a beautiful place.
- AlejandroPodríamos ir a Kauai el próximo año.We could go to Kauai next year.
- SofíaMe encantaría viajar contigo, Alejandro.I would love to travel with you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
