Lía
/ˈlia/feminine
The English name Leah is translated into Spanish as Lía. Wiktionary also lists Lea.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lía | /ˈlia/ | feminine |
| Lea | /ˈlea/ | feminine |
Lía and Lea are feminine given names used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Which one should you use?
Lea is a common variation used in Argentina.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Lea is a common variation of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlia/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb liar means 'to tangle' or 'to complicate'. While it is a common name, some Spanish speakers make lighthearted puns using the name Lía and this verb.
- The Spanish pronunciation of Lía creates a hiatus, meaning the 'i' and 'a' are pronounced as two separate syllables rather than sliding together.
- If you see the spelling Lea on a document in Spain, it is often not a name at all, but rather the second-person singular imperative of the verb 'leer', meaning 'read!' (as in a command).
Examples in context
- Leah, ¿me podría ayudar con este documento?Leah, could you help me with this document, please?
- ¿Cómo estás, Lilita?How are you, Lilita?
- Lilita, ¿vienes a la fiesta?Lilita, are you coming to the party?
- Mi hermana se llama Lía.My sister's name is Lía.
- Lía es una persona muy amable.Lía is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend.
- Sofía¿Conoces a Lía?Do you know Lía?
- DanielSí, ella es mi compañera de clase.Yes, she is my classmate.
- SofíaLía vive cerca de tu casa, ¿verdad?Lía lives near your house, right?
- DanielNo, ella vive bastante lejos.No, she lives quite far away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leah” translations and entries Lía, Lea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
