Seattle
/seattle/from spelling rulesfeminine
Seattle is the Spanish way to refer to the city of Seattle in the state of Washington, USA.
In Spanish, it is treated as a feminine noun.
Meaning: city in the state of Washington, USA (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/seattle/
Did you know?
- The name Seattle is an unadapted borrowing from English, which itself derived the name from the Lushootseed word siʔaɬbor.
- While Seattle remains unadapted in Spanish, many other city names are translated, such as Londres for London or Roma for Rome.
- Even though the name is an unadapted borrowing, it is common to hear the name pronounced with a Spanish phonetic rhythm in certain Latin American-Spanish dialects.
Examples in context
- Quiero ir a Seattle.I want to go to Seattle.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to visit Seattle.Tatoeba #760013 by chinopinyin, translation #53908 by CN
- Seattle tiene un clima muy húmedo.Seattle has a very wet climate.This sentence is useful for describing the wet climate of Seattle.Tatoeba #856217 by opor, translation #680524 by Source_VOA
- Seattle es una ciudad muy bonita.Seattle is a very beautiful city.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their next vacation.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿alguna vez has visitado Seattle?Daniel, have you ever visited Seattle?
- DanielNo, pero me gustaría ir pronto.No, but I would like to go soon.
- MaríaYo quiero ir a Seattle en verano.I want to go to Seattle in the summer.
- DanielEntonces podemos viajar juntos.Then we can travel together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seattle” translations and entries Seattle, 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 Seattle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
