סְפָרַד
s'farádfeminine
In Hebrew, the word for Spain is סְפָרַד (s'farád). Wiktionary also lists אַסְפַּמְיָא (aspámya).
Meaning: country in Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| סְפָרַד | s'farád | feminine |
| אַסְפַּמְיָא | aspámya | feminine |
The term refers to the country in Europe.
Which one should you use?
While סְפָרַד is the traditional, biblical and literary name used in poetic or historical contexts, the formal way to say "Spain" in Hebrew is ספרד.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
s'farád
Did you know?
- In ancient Hebrew texts, סְפָרַד was often used to denote the 'edge of the world' or the farthest west, rather than just a specific political border.
- The rare biblical form אַסְפַּמְיָא is believed by linguists to be a Hebrew adaptation of the Old Persian name for the region.
- The term סְפָרַד serves as the literal linguistic ancestor for the English word 'Sephardic', connecting the Hebrew language directly to international identity terms.
Examples in context
- גֶּשׂם, גֶּשׁם לֵך לִסְפָרַד // פֵָּנֵיךָ אַל תָֹרְאֶה לָעַד.Rain, rain, go to Spain // Never show your face again.This sentence shows the use of סְפָרַד in a poetic or lyrical context.Tatoeba #1369292 by MrShoval, translation #1369291 by MrShoval
- התרבות הספרדית מרתקת.The Spanish culture is fascinating.
- סְפָרַד מְאוֹד יָפֶה.Sfarad me'od yafe.Spain is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spain” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
