Madrid
/maˈdɾid/masculine
Madrid is the Spanish name for the capital of Spain.
Madrid is the proper noun used to refer to the capital city of Spain.
Meaning: capital of Spain (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈdɾid/
Did you know?
- The name Madrid may have roots in the Latin word 'matrix', meaning 'mother' or 'womb', specifically referring to a 'womb of rivers'.
- While Madrid is the official name, the city is often called la Villa y la Corte in historical and formal contexts to emphasize its role as the royal seat.
- The city was formerly known as Magerit, a name that is still preserved in some historical contexts and local traditions.
Examples in context
- Él vive en Madrid.He lives in Madrid.This sentence shows how to use Madrid to indicate a place of residence.Tatoeba #10046559 by manufrutos, translation #9314696 by LanguageExpert
- ¿Quieres vivir en Madrid?Do you want to live in Madrid?This sentence uses Madrid in a question about living in the city.Tatoeba #10046580 by manufrutos, translation #3669863 by Seve
- La gente de Madrid es extraña.People from Madrid are weird.This sentence uses Madrid to describe people from the city.Tatoeba #1165793 by marcelostockle, translation #1558 by CN
- 51 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans in a café.
- JavierPróximo mes voy a Madrid.Next month I am going to Madrid.
- Sofía¿Vas a visitar a tu familia en Madrid?Are you going to visit your family in Madrid?
- JavierNo, solo quiero conocer la ciudad.No, I just want to get to know the city.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Madrid es una ciudad increíble.How nice! Madrid is an incredible city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “madrid” translations and entries Madrid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Madrid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
