pakistaní
/pakistaˈni/feminine, masculine
The English word Pakistani is translated into Spanish as pakistaní. It is also spelled paquistaní.
Meaning: a person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pakistaní | /pakistaˈni/ | feminine, masculine |
| paquistaní | /pakistaˈni/ | feminine, masculine, alternative form |
The term pakistaní can be used as a noun to refer to a person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent, or as an adjective to describe something of, from or pertaining to Pakistan or its people.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, change pakistaní to pakistaníes.
How do you pronounce it?
/pakistaˈni/
Did you know?
- While English often capitalizes 'Pakistani', in Spanish, nationalities like pakistaní are written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.
- In Spanish, the adjective paquistaní is invariable in gender, meaning it stays the same for both men and women.
- The suffix -í in pakistaní is a common pattern in Spanish for nationalities from the Middle East and Asia, such as iraní and iraquí.
Examples in context
- …el ataque fue perpetrado en respuesta a la ofensiva del ejército paquistaní en el Valle de Swat…… The attack was perpetrated in response to the offensive of the Pakistani military in the Swat Valley …This sentence shows the use of paquistaní.
- ¿Conoces a algún pakistaní?Do you know any Pakistani?
- Voy a reunirme con una delegación pakistaní.I am going to meet with a Pakistani delegation.
- Me encontré con un grupo de paquistaníes en el evento.I met a group of Pakistanis at the event.
- Soy pakistaní, pero crecí en España.I'm Pakistani, but I grew up in Spain.
- Él es un pakistaní muy amable.He is a very kind Pakistani man.
- Ella es una pakistaní que vive en Madrid.She is a Pakistani woman living in Madrid.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a new neighbor.
- Elena¿Conoces al nuevo vecino?Do you know the new neighbor?
- JavierSí, es un pakistaní muy simpático.Yes, he is a very nice Pakistani man.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Cómo se llama?That's great! What is his name?
- JavierSe llama Omar.His name is Omar.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pakistani” translations and entries pakistaní, paquistaní, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
