How to Say “Ottawa” in Spanish

By Sherry Hazel • Updated September 30, 2026

Ottawa

/oˈtawa/

Ottawa is the Spanish word for the capital of Canada.

Meaning: capital of Canada (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /oˈtawa/.

Examples in context

Ottawa es la capital de Canadá.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
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Voy a visitar Ottawa el próximo verano.
I am going to visit Ottawa next summer.
Yo quiero viajar a Ottawa.
I want to travel to Ottawa.
¿Has estado en Ottawa alguna vez?
Have you ever been to Ottawa?

Example conversation

Mateo and Sofía are discussing travel plans in a cafe.

Mateo

Sofía, ¿te gusta el clima de Ottawa?
Sofía, do you like the weather in Ottawa?
Sofía

No mucho, Mateo, hace demasiado frío.
Not much, Mateo, it is too cold.
Mateo

Es cierto, pero Ottawa es muy bonita.
That's true, but Ottawa is very beautiful.
Sofía

Sí, es una ciudad encantadora.
Yes, it is a charming city.

Sources

Wiktionary, “ottawa” translations and entries Ottawa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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About The Author

Sherry Hazel

Hola! I'm Sherry, an enthusiast with a deep passion for sharing my love for languages. I've authored numerous guides on articulating your thoughts in Spanish. From casual phrases to technical terms, my wide range of posts cover it all! When not immersed in Spanish language and literature, you'll find me exploring new cuisines, trying my hand at gourmet bread pudding and hunting for the perfect craft beer at local breweries. My dream? To make Spanish as easy as saying "Muy fácil!" So, if you can't quite find the right words, come, let's discover them together!

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