Londres
/ˈlondɾes/masculine
London is Londres in Spanish.
Londres is the name used for the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
Meaning: capital of England and United Kingdom (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlondɾes/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase la City when referring specifically to the financial district of Londres, keeping the English word but adding a Spanish article.
- The name Londres likely shares a common ancestor with the Latin word londinium, which was the Roman name for the settlement that became the city.
- The word londresino is more common in Spain, while londinense is often preferred in Latin American Spanish.
Examples in context
- Quiero ir a Londres.I want to go to London.This sentence shows how to express a desire to visit Londres.Tatoeba #651376 by Shishir, translation #651035 by CN
- Él se fue a Londres.He has gone to London.This sentence demonstrates how to say someone has gone to Londres.Tatoeba #1630318 by hayastan, translation #293391 by CN
- Ella vive en Londres.She is living in London.This sentence is useful for stating that someone lives in Londres.Tatoeba #1160492 by Shishir, translation #312448 by Mouseneb
- Me encantaría visitar Londres algún día.I would love to visit London someday.
- La Ciudad de Londres es famosa por sus imponentes rascacielos.The City of London is famous for its impressive skyscrapers.
- 209 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing their future travel plans.
- Lucía¿Has visitado Londres alguna vez?Have you ever visited London?
- DanielNo, pero me gustaría conocer Londres.No, but I would like to get to know London.
- LucíaPodemos viajar juntos a Londres este verano.We can travel to London together this summer.
- Daniel¡Me parece una idea genial, Lucía!That sounds like a great idea, Lucía!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “london” translations and entries Londres, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
