Kenia
/ˈkenja/feminine
The English phrase Kenya is translated into Spanish as Kenia.
Kenia is the name used for the country in Eastern Africa.
Meaning: country in Eastern Africa (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkenja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the name Kenia uses the letter k, which is rare in the language and typically appears only in loanwords or foreign names.
- In Spanish, the name Kenia is also occasionally used as a female given name, though it remains rare.
- The use of the letter 'K' in Kenia is a relatively modern convention in Spanish to reflect international standards.
Examples in context
- Ella vive en Kenia.She lives in Kenya.This sentence is useful for mentioning where someone lives using Kenia.Tatoeba #10093019 by manufrutos, translation #10087392 by ddnktr
- Kenia solía ser una colonia inglesa.Kenya used to be a British colony.This sentence is useful for historical context about the country using Kenia.Tatoeba #1314809 by marcelostockle, translation #62580 by CK
- Kenia consiguió la independencia en 1963.Kenya became independent in 1963.This sentence is useful for noting when the country achieved independence using Kenia.Tatoeba #1292167 by Shishir, translation #62582 by CK
- Según los informes, la República de Kenia está experimentando un crecimiento económico significativo.According to reports, the Republic of Kenya is experiencing significant economic growth.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- Sofía¿Quieres viajar a Kenia este verano?Do you want to travel to Kenya this summer?
- DanielSí, me encantaría visitar Kenia.Yes, I would love to visit Kenya.
- SofíaEs un país muy hermoso.It is a very beautiful country.
- DanielTengo muchas ganas de ir.I am really looking forward to going.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kenya” translations and entries Kenia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
