Lisboa
/lisˈboa/feminine
The English phrase "Lisbon" is translated into Spanish as Lisboa.
Lisboa is the name of the capital city of Portugal.
Meaning: capital city of Portugal (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Lisboa is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/lisˈboa/
Did you know?
- While Lisboa is the city, Spanish uses the adjective lisboeta to describe a person from there. This term is much less common in daily speech than the city name itself.
- Spanish speakers once used the word Lisbona instead of Lisboa. The current form was adopted because it mirrors the Portuguese name of the city.
- Because Lisboa ends in a vowel, Spanish speakers often blend it into the following word when speaking quickly, a process called sinalefa.
Examples in context
- La historia transcurre en Lisboa.The story takes place in Lisbon.This sentence shows the use of Lisboa to indicate a setting for a story.Tatoeba #1286473 by hayastan, translation #2298392 by tozka
- La mejor forma de acercarse a Lisboa es por mar.The best approach to Lisbon is by sea.This sentence shows the use of Lisboa to indicate a destination or location.Tatoeba #1979865 by camilou, translation #29686 by User19745
- Es de Lisboa.He's from Lisbon.This sentence shows the use of Lisboa to indicate someone's place of origin.Tatoeba #2112482 by hayastan, translation #2108946 by CM
- Estoy planeando un viaje a Lisboa, la capital de Portugal.I'm planning a trip to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
- Me encantaría visitar Lisboa para conocer su rica historia.I would love to visit Lisbon to explore its rich history.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a map of Europe.
- Mateo¿Quieres viajar a Lisboa este verano?Do you want to travel to Lisbon this summer?
- ElenaSí, me encanta Lisboa.Yes, I love Lisbon.
- MateoEs una ciudad muy hermosa.It is a very beautiful city.
- ElenaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lisbon” translations and entries Lisboa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lisboa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
