Gales
/ˈɡales/masculine
The Spanish word for Wales is Gales. Wiktionary also lists País de Gales.
Meaning: a constituent nation of the United Kingdom (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gales | /ˈɡales/ | masculine |
| País de Gales | /pais de ɡales/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Gales is the standard name used to refer to the constituent nation of the United Kingdom.
Which one should you use?
While Gales is the standard name, País de Gales (Country of Wales) is often used in more formal or descriptive contexts to emphasize its status as a country.
How does it change in a sentence?
In most standard contexts, the name Gales does not take a definite article, such as in the phrases en Gales (in Wales) or de Gales (from Wales).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡales/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word Gales comes from the Old English word Wealas, which originally meant 'foreigners'.
- Because Gales ends in 's', it looks like a plural noun to a beginner, but it is treated as a singular proper noun in Spanish grammar.
Examples in context
- Él viene de Gales.He comes from Wales.This sentence is useful for showing how to state someone's origin using Gales.Tatoeba #1425631 by marcelostockle, translation #1422576 by CN
- Tom vive en Gales.Tom lives in Wales.This sentence is useful for showing how to state where someone lives using Gales.Tatoeba #1475368 by marcelostockle, translation #1474793 by Spamster
- Voy a dar clases en Gales.I'm going to teach in Wales.This sentence is useful for showing how to express an intention to do something in a location using Gales.Tatoeba #8799992 by diegohn, translation #8882815 by Alairis
- El País de Gales es famoso por sus hermosos paisajes.Wales is famous for its beautiful landscapes.
- Me encantaría visitar Gales algún día.I would love to visit Wales someday.
- Ese actor es galés, ¿sabías?That actor is Welsh, did you know?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a trip to the United Kingdom.
- JavierEl clima en Gales es muy lluvioso.The weather in Wales is very rainy.
- MaríaSí, pero los paisajes de Gales son hermosos.Yes, but the landscapes of Wales are beautiful.
- Javier¿Quieres visitar Gales el próximo año?Do you want to visit Wales next year?
- MaríaMe encantaría ir a Gales contigo.I would love to go to Wales with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wales” translations and entries Gales, 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 Gales, de, país, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
