Montserrat
/montseˈrat/masculine
Montserrat is the Spanish name for the island Montserrat.
Meaning: island (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/montseˈrat/
Did you know?
- The Spanish name Montserrat is shared by the island and a famous Benedictine abbey in Catalonia, which houses the 'Black Madonna', one of the most venerated images in Spain.
- The term 'serrat' within the name is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'serrated', meaning both stem from the Latin 'serra' for 'saw'. This provides a clear phonetic link between the Spanish name and its English descriptive equivalent.
- Although Montserrat is used in Spanish, it is linguistically a Catalan word, reflecting the distinct linguistic heritage of the region where the name began.
Examples in context
- Plymouth es la capital de Montserrat.Plymouth is the capital of Montserrat.This sentence is useful for identifying the capital of Montserrat.Tatoeba #8622720 by cueyayotl, translation #7909243 by MarijnKp
- Queremos visitar la isla de Montserrat.We want to visit the island of Montserrat.
- Montserrat es un lugar muy bonito.Montserrat is a very beautiful place.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a travel map.
- Lucía¿Has oído hablar de Montserrat?Have you heard of Montserrat?
- JavierNo, ¿es una isla del Caribe?No, is it a Caribbean island?
- LucíaSí, Javier, es una isla pequeña.Yes, Javier, it is a small island.
- JavierParece un destino interesante para viajar.It looks like an interesting destination to travel to.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “montserrat” translations and entries Montserrat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Montserrat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
