suizo
/ˈswiθo/
The Spanish word for swiss is suizo.
suizo is used as an adjective to describe things pertaining to Switzerland. It also functions as a noun to refer to a Swiss person.
Meaning: of or pertaining to Switzerland (adj)
Which one should you use?
The word can be used as both an adjective and a noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Spain, the term suiso/a is used instead of suizo/a.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use suizo for masculine singular, suiza for feminine singular, suizos for masculine plural or mixed-gender groups and suizas for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈswiθo/
Did you know?
- Historically, the Guardia Suiza of the Vatican is one of the few military units where the term suizo is used as a strict requirement for membership rather than just a description.
- Unlike English, where 'Swiss' is capitalized, the Spanish adjective suizo is written with a lowercase letter unless it starts a sentence.
- In some Spanish culinary contexts, queso suizo is used as a generic term for any yellow cheese with holes, regardless of whether it actually comes from Switzerland.
Examples in context
- Mi amigo es suizo.My friend is Swiss.This sentence uses suizo to describe a person's nationality.Tatoeba #6612786 by arh, translation #9006545 by helloroto
- "¿Sos sueco?" "No, suizo.""Are you Swedish?" "No, Swiss."This sentence uses suizo to clarify a person's nationality.Tatoeba #1543357 by hayastan, translation #1540831 by CN
- El teclado suizo no tiene ß.The Swiss keyboard doesn't have a ß.This sentence uses suizo as an adjective for a keyboard.Tatoeba #587278 by Shishir, translation #556059 by FeuDRenais
- ¿Conoce usted a algún ciudadano suizo?Do you know any Swiss citizens?
- El embajador helvético asistió a la reunión diplomática.The Swiss ambassador attended the diplomatic meeting.
- La población de nacionalidad suiza ha aumentado en los últimos años.The population of Swiss nationality has increased in recent years.
- ¡Mi amigo es suizo!My friend is Swiss!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a gift in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este reloj suizo?Do you like this Swiss watch?
- JavierSí, es un regalo muy elegante para ella.Yes, it is a very elegant gift for her.
- LucíaJavier, ¿crees que le gustará?Javier, do you think she will like it?
- JavierEstoy seguro de que sí.I am sure she will.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “swiss” translations and entries suizo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
