Mallorca
/maˈʝoɾka/
Mallorca is the Spanish way to say Majorca, the name of a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Mallorca refers to the island located in the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often use the name 'Majorca', the correct and standard name in Spanish is Mallorca.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈʝoɾka/
Did you know?
- While Mallorca is the Spanish name, the local language of the island is català (Catalan), where the island is also called Mallorca but pronounced differently.
- The name Mallorca is a direct reference to its size, meaning 'the larger one' in relation to its neighbor, Minorca.
- The island is often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean' (la perla del Mediterráneo) in Spanish tourism and literature.
Examples in context
- La isla de Mallorca es un destino turístico muy popular en España.The island of Majorca is a very popular tourist destination in Spain.
- Vamos de vacaciones a Mallorca.We are going on vacation to Mallorca.
- Mallorca es una isla preciosa.Mallorca is a beautiful island.
- He vivido en Mallorca tres años.I lived in Mallorca for three years.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are planning their summer trip.
- Javier¿Quieres ir a Mallorca este verano?Do you want to go to Mallorca this summer?
- Elena¡Sí! Me encanta Mallorca.Yes! I love Mallorca.
- JavierPodemos alquilar un coche allí.We can rent a car there.
- ElenaEs una idea estupenda, Javier.That is a great idea, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Mallorca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mallorca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
