Fénix
/ˈfeniɡs/masculine
The English phrase 'phoenix' can be translated into Spanish as Fénix or Phoenix.
Meaning: capital city of Arizona, United States (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fénix | /ˈfeniɡs/ | masculine |
| Phoenix | /poeniɡs/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This term refers to the capital city of Arizona in the United States.
Which one should you use?
When referring to the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes, the Spanish spelling is Fénix.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfeniɡs/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word fénix is an example of a 'palabra invariable', meaning it does not change its form whether the subject is singular or plural.
- The Greek root of Fénix refers to the color 'purple' or 'crimson', suggesting that the bird was named for its vibrant plumage.
- Because fénix ends in an 'x', it is one of the few words in Spanish that preserves a consonant sound rarely found in native Latin-derived vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Los curanderos élficos aseguraban que las ternillas de fénix podían fortalecer los huesos debilitados.Elvish healers claimed that phoenix gristle could strengthen weakened bones.This sentence shows how to use the word Fénix in a fantasy context.Tatoeba #13605176 by Seael, translation #13604617 by rul
- Phoenix es la capital de Arizona.Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.This sentence uses Phoenix to identify the capital of Arizona.Tatoeba #1339283 by El_mas_capo, translation #34395 by CK
- Siempre me ha fascinado el fénix y su capacidad de renacer de las cenizas.I've always been fascinated by the phoenix and its ability to rise from the ashes.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a vacation trip.
- ElenaMateo, ¿has estado alguna vez en Fénix?Mateo, have you ever been to Phoenix?
- MateoNo, pero me gustaría visitar Arizona.No, but I would like to visit Arizona.
- ElenaDicen que hace mucho calor en Fénix.They say it is very hot in Phoenix.
- MateoSeguro, pero los paisajes son hermosos.Surely, but the landscapes are beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “phoenix” translations and entries Fénix, Phoenix, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fénix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
