Carolina del Sur
/kaɾoˌlina del ˈsuɾ/feminine
South Carolina is translated into Spanish as Carolina del Sur.
This phrase is used to refer to the US state of South Carolina.
Meaning: US state (name)
Which one should you use?
To refer to North Carolina, you would replace the phrase del Sur with del Norte to get Carolina del Norte.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is feminine. If you were to use a definite article with an adjective, you would use the feminine form, such as in la hermosa Carolina del Sur.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾoˌlina del ˈsuɾ/
Did you know?
- The word sur in Carolina del Sur was borrowed from the French sud, which originally came from the Old English word suþ.
- While sur is the standard word for 'south' in the name of the state, Spanish speakers use the word sud as a prefix in words like sudamericano for 'South American'.
- While the English name uses 'South' as an adjective, the Spanish name uses a prepositional phrase del Sur to indicate the state's position. This structure makes the name function more like 'Carolina of the South'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría visitar Carolina del Sur en mis próximas vacaciones.I would like to visit South Carolina on my next vacation.
- El Estado de Carolina del Sur tiene una rica historia y belleza natural.The State of South Carolina has a rich history and natural beauty.
- Fui de viaje a Myrtle Beach en Carolina del Sur, como le dicen.I went on a trip to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, as they say.
- Ella vive en Carolina del Sur.She lives in South Carolina.
- Carolina del Sur es un estado muy bonito.South Carolina is a very beautiful state.
- ¿Alguna vez has visitado Carolina del Sur?Have you ever visited South Carolina?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their travel plans.
- LucíaJavier, ¿quieres ir a Carolina del Sur?Javier, do you want to go to South Carolina?
- JavierSí, me encantaría conocer ese estado.Yes, I would love to get to know that state.
- LucíaPerfecto, yo buscaré los vuelos para nosotros.Perfect, I will look for the flights for us.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thank you, Lucía, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “south carolina” translations and entries Carolina del Sur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Carolina del Sur, del, sur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
