Oklahoma
/oklaˈxoma/feminine
Oklahoma is the Spanish name for the US state Oklahoma.
This term is used to refer specifically to the state of Oklahoma.
Meaning: state (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/oklaˈxoma/
Did you know?
- The name Oklahoma comes from the Choctaw words okla, meaning 'people', and homa, meaning 'red'.
- While the spelling is the same as in English, the Spanish pronunciation replaces the 'h' sound with a guttural sound similar to the 'j' in jamón.
- Spanish speakers typically do not use an article like la before Oklahoma when speaking about the state, unlike how they might use la for la Florida.
Examples in context
- Oklahoma es un estado muy grande.Oklahoma is a very large state.
- Ella vive en Oklahoma.She lives in Oklahoma.
- ¿Alguna vez has visitado Oklahoma?Have you ever visited Oklahoma?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about travel plans.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir a Oklahoma este verano?Do you want to go to Oklahoma this summer?
- SofíaSí, me encantaría conocer Oklahoma.Yes, I would love to visit Oklahoma.
- MateoEs un lugar muy bonito.It is a very beautiful place.
- SofíaEntonces, preparemos las maletas.Then, let's pack the suitcases.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oklahoma” translations and entries Oklahoma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Oklahoma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
