Rhode Island
/rode island/from spelling rulesmasculine
Rhode Island is the Spanish name for the English phrase 'rhode island'.
Meaning: a state of the United States of America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/rode island/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the adjective rodense to describe someone or something from Rhode Island, following the pattern of creating demonyms from place names.
- Even though 'Island' is a common noun that is usually translated as 'isla' in Spanish, it remains part of the unchangeable English proper name in this context.
- Despite being a loanword, Rhode Island is often pronounced with a Spanish 'r' sound at the beginning, which is stronger and more trilled than the English 'r'.
Examples in context
- ¡Este verano quiero visitar Rhode Island, dicen que sus playas son increíbles!This summer, I want to visit Rhode Island, they say its beaches are amazing!
- Rhode Island es un estado pequeño.Rhode Island is a small state.
- Ella vive en Rhode Island.She lives in Rhode Island.
- ¿Has visitado Rhode Island alguna vez?Have you ever visited Rhode Island?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about a trip.
- DanielSofía, quiero ir a Rhode Island.Sofía, I want to go to Rhode Island.
- SofíaEs un lugar muy bonito, Daniel.It is a very beautiful place, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Qué podemos hacer en Rhode Island?What can we do in Rhode Island?
- SofíaPuedes visitar las playas y el puerto.You can visit the beaches and the harbor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rhode island” translations and entries Rhode Island, 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.
