RJ
/rx/from spelling rules
RJ is the Spanish abbreviation for the name Rio de Janeiro.
How do you pronounce it?
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Did you know?
- If you were looking for the Spanish way to say 'Rio de Janeiro', you would actually use the Portuguese name, as the city's name is a proper noun that does not change in Spanish.
- In Spanish, the letter J is an aspirated sound similar to the English 'h', making the pronunciation of RJ sound more like 'erre-hota' than the English 'R-J'.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Ar-jota! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, RJ! How are you?
- Me encontré con Errejota en el café esta mañana.I ran into RJ at the café this morning.
- La película de ciencia ficción con Errajota fue impresionante.The science-fiction movie with RJ was amazing.
- Ella vive en RJ desde hace años.She has lived in RJ for years.
- El clima en RJ es muy agradable.The weather in RJ is very pleasant.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are planning a vacation.
- MateoElena, ¿prefieres ir a Buenos Aires o a RJ?Elena, do you prefer to go to Buenos Aires or RJ?
- ElenaPrefiero ir a RJ por las playas.I prefer to go to RJ for the beaches.
- MateoEntonces busquemos vuelos a RJ hoy mismo.Then let's look for flights to RJ today.
- Elena¡Perfecto, Mateo! Me hace mucha ilusión.Perfect, Mateo! I am very excited.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
