Malibú
/maliˈbu/masculine
Malibú is the Spanish name for the city Malibu.
Meaning: city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/maliˈbu/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the addition of the accent mark on the 'u' in Malibú is necessary to preserve the correct stress and pronunciation of the original name.
- Because Spanish speakers typically do not use the word 'city' before proper names as often as English speakers do, you will hear en Malibú instead of en la ciudad de Malibú in casual conversation.
- If you were to use the word in a poetic or musical context in Spanish, the stress on the final 'ú' allows it to function as a rhythmic anchor, much like words such as 'menú' or 'perú'.
Examples in context
- El cielo es tan azul en Malibú.Things are always good in Malibu.This sentence illustrates the use of Malibú in a descriptive context.Tatoeba #9143325 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9143327 by rafaeldejesus8199
- La hermosa playa de Malibú nos espera con sus interminables olas.The beautiful beach of Malibu awaits us with its endless waves.
- Voy a vivir en Malibú.I am going to live in Malibu.
- Malibú es un lugar hermoso.Malibu is a beautiful place.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing their vacation plans.
- Daniel¿Quieres ir a Malibú este verano?Do you want to go to Malibu this summer?
- ElenaSí, me encanta Malibú.Yes, I love Malibu.
- DanielPodemos alquilar una casa allí.We can rent a house there.
- ElenaEs una idea excelente, Daniel.It is an excellent idea, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “malibu” translations and entries Malibú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
