Marta
/ˈmaɾta/
The English name Martha is translated into Spanish as Marta.
Marta is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Marta is the standard form, you may encounter several affectionate versions. Martita and Martucha are both used as endearing ways to refer to someone named Marta. In Spain, some people use the shortened form Martu as an affectionate nickname.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Spain, the name is sometimes affectionately shortened to Martu.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaɾta/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly include the 'h' from the English spelling when writing the name in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word marta is not just a name but also the common noun for a sable, a species of marten prized for its luxurious fur.
- In Spanish religious tradition, Santa Marta is the patron saint of cooks, innkeepers and servants.
- Spanish speakers use the suffix -ucha in Martucha to create a nickname that is simultaneously very affectionate and slightly playful or irreverent.
Examples in context
- Marta es una excelente pianista.Martha is an excellent pianist.This sentence is useful for describing someone's talent as a pianist using Marta.Tatoeba #1069778 by hayastan, translation #32995 by CN
- Marta necesita amoldarse a su nueva situación.Martha needs to adapt to her new situation.This sentence is useful for describing a person's need to adapt using Marta.Tatoeba #13568734 by Seael, translation #13603914 by rul
- Buenos días, Sra. Marta. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle hoy?Good morning, Mrs. Martha. How can I assist you today?
- ¡Hola, Martita! ¿Qué tal estás?Hi, Martha! How are you?
- Martucha, ¿quieres venir a mi fiesta de cumpleaños?Marta, would you like to come to my birthday party?
- Hoy es el cumpleaños de Marta.Today is Marta's birthday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their friend in a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Marta hoy?Have you seen Marta today?
- SofíaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- AlejandroMarta me llamó esta mañana.Marta called me this morning.
- SofíaQué bueno que ella esté bien.I'm glad she is doing well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “martha” translations and entries Marta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
