Misuri
/miˈsuɾi/
Missouri is translated into Spanish as Misuri.
Misuri is the name of the US state. You may also see more specific phrases such as Estado de Misuri to refer to the state of Missouri or La región de Misuri to refer to the region of Missouri.
Meaning: US state (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/miˈsuɾi/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the state name is often used as an adjective for things originating there, such as la cultura de Misuri, but unlike English, you would not typically see it as an adjective like 'Missourian'.
- While 'Misuri' is the standard spelling, you might see 'Missouri' in Spanish-language news reports or maps, especially when referring to official US government entities.
- While English speakers use 'Missouri' for both the state and the river, Spanish texts often distinguish between el río Misuri and el estado de Misuri to avoid ambiguity.
Examples in context
- Quiero visitar Misuri el próximo verano.I want to visit Missouri next summer.
- En Misuri hace mucho calor durante el verano.It gets very hot in Missouri during the summer.
- Él vive en Misuri.He lives in Missouri.
- Misuri es un estado grande.Missouri is a large state.
- ¿Has visitado Misuri alguna vez?Have you ever visited Missouri?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their travel plans.
- Javier¿Quieres ir a Misuri este verano?Do you want to go to Missouri this summer?
- SofíaSí, me encantaría conocer Misuri.Yes, I would love to see Missouri.
- JavierMisuri tiene paisajes muy bonitos.Missouri has very beautiful landscapes.
- SofíaEntonces, busquemos vuelos pronto.Then, let's look for flights soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “missouri” translations and entries Misuri, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
