Tokio
/ˈtokjo/masculine
The English phrase Tokyo is translated into Spanish as Tokio. Wiktionary also lists Tokío and Tokyo.
Meaning: capital of Japan (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tokio | /ˈtokjo/ | masculine |
| Tokío | /tokio/ (from spelling rules) | |
| Tokyo | /toɡʝo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, rare |
The word refers to the capital of Japan.
Which one should you use?
Tokyo is a rare spelling used in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtokjo/
Did you know?
- The spelling Tokío with an accent on the 'i' is a common orthographic error in Spanish, even though the stress falls on that syllable.
- The word Tokio is a phonetic adaptation that prioritizes the Spanish vowel sounds over the original Japanese romanization.
- When discussing Tokio in a travel context, Spanish speakers often pair it with the word metrópolis to emphasize its status as one of the world's largest urban areas.
Examples in context
- Él se mudó a Tokio.He moved to Tokyo.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express moving to Tokio.Tatoeba #532783 by Shishir, translation #301917 by CN
- Hoy estoy en Tokio.I am in Tokyo today.This sentence is useful for expressing your current location in Tokio.Tatoeba #1424182 by Ankio, translation #257596 by CK
- Mañana voy a Tokyo.I am going to Tokyo tomorrow.This sentence shows the use of the rare form Tokyo.Tatoeba #3665901 by Seael, translation #2736090 by esso
- El embajador japonés en Tokio dio un discurso importante.The Japanese ambassador in Tokyo gave an important speech.
- ¡Me encantaría visitar Tokio algún día!I would love to visit Tokyo someday!
- ¿Sabes qué hora es en Tokio ahora mismo?Do you know what time it is in Tokyo right now?
- La conferencia se llevará a cabo en Tokio el próximo mes.The conference will take place in Tokyo next month.
- 261 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- Elena¿Quieres viajar a Tokio?Do you want to travel to Tokyo?
- AlejandroSí, me encanta Tokio.Yes, I love Tokyo.
- ElenaEs una ciudad muy grande.It is a very large city.
- AlejandroEs cierto, Elena.That's true, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tokyo” translations and entries Tokio, Tokío, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
