Miami
/ˈmjami/
Miami is the Spanish word for the city of Miami in Florida, United States.
Meaning: city in Florida, United States (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form Miami is more commonly used in Spain.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmjami/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may refer to Miami as la capital de Latinoamérica ('the capital of Latin America') because of its role as a cultural and economic hub for the region.
- The name derives from the 'Mayaimi' people, meaning 'water people' or 'those who live in the water', which reflects the city's geography.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, Miami is used as a synecdoche for the entire luxury lifestyle and glamour associated with South Florida.
Examples in context
- Carol visitará Miami el mes que viene.Carol will visit Miami next month.This sentence shows how to use Miami when talking about future travel plans.Tatoeba #1753501 by Shishir, translation #63157 by CN
- Durante los veranos, acostumbraba a ir a Miami.During summers, I used to go to Miami.This sentence shows how to use Miami when describing a past habit of traveling there.Tatoeba #1352359 by AMIKEMA, translation #24348 by AMIKEMA
- Trabajo para una empresa con sede en Miami.I work for a company headquartered in Miami.
- Miami es un punto de referencia global en el ámbito turístico.Miami is a global landmark in the tourism industry.
- Miami es una ciudad muy bonita.Miami is a very beautiful city.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans over coffee.
- María¿Vas a viajar a Miami este año?Are you traveling to Miami this year?
- JavierSí, mi hermana vive en Miami.Yes, my sister lives in Miami.
- María¡Qué bien! Ella es muy feliz allí.That's great! She is very happy there.
- JavierEs cierto, le encanta la ciudad.It is true, she loves the city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miami” translations and entries Miami, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
