Macedonia
/maθeˈdonja/feminine
Macedonia is the Spanish word for Macedonia. Wiktionary also lists República de Macedonia.
Meaning: Republic of North Macedonia (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | /maθeˈdonja/ /maseˈdonja/ |
feminine |
| República de Macedonia | /reˌpublika de maθeˈdonja/ /reˌpublika de maseˈdonja/ |
feminine |
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Macedonia and República de Macedonia are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/maθeˈdonja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you order a macedonia at a restaurant, you will not receive a political entity, but rather a bowl of chopped fruit.
- The culinary term macedonia is a linguistic loanword from French, specifically the term macédoine, which refers to a mixture of vegetables or fruits.
- The Spanish word macedonia follows a pattern where several European languages use the same word for both the region and a mixed salad.
Examples in context
- ¿Pero entonces cómo se llama el país, Macedonia del Norte o Macedonia a secas?But then what is the country called? North Macedonia or just Macedonia?This sentence is useful for discussing whether to use the full name or the shortened name for the country.Tatoeba #10269669 by Seael, translation #12280497 by mollydot
- ¿Exactamente cuánto ha contribuido Macedonia a esta cuestión?How much exactly has Macedonia contributed to this problem?This sentence is useful for questioning the level of contribution made by Macedonia to a specific issue.Tatoeba #12192184 by xallace, translation #12192350 by Miktsoanit
- ¡Qué calor hace hoy! Me vendría bien una refrescante macedonia de frutas.It's so hot today! I could really use a refreshing fruit salad.
- Macedonia es un país muy hermoso.Macedonia is a very beautiful country.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their upcoming summer trip.
- JavierQuiero visitar Macedonia este verano.I want to visit Macedonia this summer.
- MaríaEs una idea genial, María.That is a great idea, María.
- JavierTengo un amigo que vive en Macedonia.I have a friend who lives in Macedonia.
- MaríaEntonces podemos pedirle consejos para el viaje.Then we can ask him for travel tips.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “macedonia” translations and entries Macedonia, República de Macedonia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, macedonia, república, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
