Las Vegas
/las ˈbeɡas/feminine, plural
Las Vegas in Spanish is Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is the name of the city.
Meaning: city (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/las ˈbeɡas/
Did you know?
- The name Las Vegas literally translates to 'The Meadows' in English, referring to the lush, green plains that once existed in the desert area.
- The name Las Vegas was given to the area by Spanish explorers who saw the artesian springs and lush grasses that looked like 'meadows' compared to the surrounding desert.
- While Las Vegas means 'the meadows' in Spanish, the city is located in the Mojave Desert and has very few natural meadows.
Examples in context
- Es fácil perder la noción del tiempo cuando estás en Las Vegas.It's easy to lose track of time when you are in Las Vegas.This sentence is useful for describing how one might lose track of time while in Las Vegas.Tatoeba #1704147 by teskmon, translation #29745 by CK
- Dicen que París es la Ciudad de la Luz, pero puede que Las Vegas se merezca más ese título.They call Paris the City of Lights, but Las Vegas may be more deserving of that title.This sentence is useful for comparing the titles of Paris and Las Vegas.Tatoeba #634740 by Shishir, translation #629812 by darinmex
- Vamos a Las Vegas este fin de semana.We are going to Las Vegas this weekend.
- La Ciudad de Las Vegas es famosa por sus hoteles y casinos.The City of Las Vegas is famous for its hotels and casinos.
- ¿Te gustaría visitar Vegas conmigo?Would you like to visit Vegas with me?
- Muchos turistas visitan Las Vegas cada año.Many tourists visit Las Vegas every year.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their travel plans for next summer.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir a Las Vegas este verano?Do you want to go to Las Vegas this summer?
- MaríaMe encantaría, pero es un viaje muy caro.I would love to, but it is a very expensive trip.
- MateoPodemos ahorrar dinero para ir juntos.We can save money to go together.
- MaríaEstá bien, Mateo, busquemos un buen hotel allí.Okay, Mateo, let's look for a good hotel there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “las vegas” translations and entries Las Vegas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
