la bandera de estrellas y barras
/la bandeɾa de estɾeʝas i baras/from spelling rules
The phrase la bandera de estrellas y barras is the Spanish way to refer to the star-spangled banner, which is the national anthem of the United States.
This phrase is used to name the national anthem of the United States in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Meaning: the national anthem of the United States (name)
Did you know?
- While bandera means 'flag', the word banda also refers to a musical group in Spanish, creating a linguistic pun when referring to the national anthem.
- In Spanish, the term for the anthem uses the word barras for stripes, whereas in many other contexts, Spanish speakers might use the word rayas to describe stripes on clothing or patterns.
- The word bandera is derived from banda, which originally referred to a strip of fabric or a sash worn across the chest.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabes cómo se dice "Star-Spangled Banner" en español?Do you know how to say 'Star-Spangled Banner' in Spanish?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a sporting event.
- SofíaEscuché la bandera de estrellas y barras en el juego.I heard the star-spangled banner at the game.
- JavierSí, fue un momento muy emocionante.Yes, it was a very exciting moment.
- SofíaMe encanta la melodía de la bandera de estrellas y barras.I love the melody of the star-spangled banner.
- JavierA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bandera, de, la, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
