Filipinas
/filiˈpinas/feminine, plural
The English phrase "Philippines" is translated into Spanish as Filipinas.
Filipinas is the name for the Republic of the Philippines. It is a feminine plural noun.
Meaning: Republic of the Philippines (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, the term Filipinas is widely accepted and understood as referring to the Philippines.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine plural noun, Filipinas can be used without an article in many contexts, though the article las is often used before Filipinas in formal or official contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/filiˈpinas/
Did you know?
- Spain governed Filipinas for over 300 years, managing the colony from the Viceroyalty of New Spain in Mexico rather than directly from Madrid.
- The Spanish influence on the region was so deep that many modern Filipino words for household items and government have Spanish roots.
- The name Filipinas is derived from the name of King Philip II of Spain, who reigned during the sixteenth century.
Examples in context
- España alguna vez gobernó Filipinas.Spain once ruled the Philippines.This sentence is useful for discussing the historical rule of Spain over Filipinas.Tatoeba #5621926 by baudelaire, translation #5622516 by davidb
- En Filipinas casi nadie habla ya español.In the Philippines, almost no one speaks Spanish anymore.This sentence is useful for noting the current status of the Spanish language in Filipinas.Tatoeba #2391391 by diegohn, translation #2470737 by BoriQa
- La bandera de la República Checa es casi la misma que la de Filipinas.The flag of the Czech Republic is almost the same as that of the Philippines.This sentence is useful for comparing the flags of the Czech Republic and Filipinas.Tatoeba #4127915 by Leono, translation #2830684 by mervert1
- Mis abuelos son de Filipinas.My grandparents are from the Philippines.
- Voy a visitar las Filipinas el próximo año.I am going to visit the Philippines next year.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing their dream travel destinations.
- MaríaQuiero ir de vacaciones a Filipinas.I want to go on vacation to the Philippines.
- AlejandroHe oído que Filipinas tiene playas hermosas.I've heard that the Philippines has beautiful beaches.
- MaríaSí, me encantaría visitar Filipinas algún día.Yes, I would love to visit the Philippines someday.
- AlejandroEntonces deberíamos planear el viaje juntos.Then we should plan the trip together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “philippines” translations and entries Filipinas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Filipinas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
