Mallorca
/maˈʝoɾka/feminine
Mallorca is the Spanish name for the island Mallorca.
Mallorca is the proper name used to refer to the Spanish island of the same name.
Meaning: island (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈʝoɾka/
Did you know?
- The name Mallorca is actually a comparative adjective in disguise. It is derived from the Latin 'maior', meaning 'larger', specifically to indicate that the island is larger than its neighbor, 'Minorca'.
- While the island is called Mallorca in Spanish, the local language and official co-language of the island is català (Catalan).
- The island is culturally split between la sierra and la plana. This division is so deep that it creates distinct variations in the local way of speaking and traditional customs.
Examples in context
- Vamos a pasar las vacaciones en Mallorca.We are going to spend the holidays in Mallorca.
- Mallorca es una isla preciosa.Mallorca is a beautiful island.
- ¿Has estado alguna vez en Mallorca?Have you ever been to Mallorca?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are planning a vacation together.
- Lucía¿A dónde quieres ir de vacaciones, Daniel?Where do you want to go on vacation, Daniel?
- DanielTengo muchas ganas de ir a Mallorca.I really want to go to Mallorca.
- Lucía¡Me parece una idea estupenda!I think that is a great idea!
- DanielEntonces busquemos un vuelo a Mallorca.Then let's look for a flight to Mallorca.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mallorca” translations and entries Mallorca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mallorca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
