Trinidad y Tobago
/tɾiniˌdad i toˈbaɡo/
Trinidad and Tobago in Spanish is Trinidad y Tobago. Wiktionary also lists Trinidad y Tabago.
Meaning: country (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Trinidad y Tobago | /tɾiniˌdad i toˈbaɡo/ |
| Trinidad y Tabago | /tɾinidad i tabaɡo/ (from spelling rules) |
This phrase refers to the country of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad y Tobago is the simplest and most commonly used way to express the name of the country.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase Trinidad y Tobago, the y means and and serves to connect the two islands.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾiniˌdad i toˈbaɡo/
Did you know?
- While the name 'Trinidad' refers to the 'Holy Trinity', the name 'Tobago' actually has its roots in the Spanish word for 'tobacco', tabaco.
- The Spanish name for the island Trinidad is a semi-learned borrowing from the Latin trinitātem, which is why the 'n' appears before the 'i' instead of the more natural-sounding trindad.
- In Spanish, the word Trinidad refers both to the island nation and to the religious concept of the Holy Trinity.
Examples in context
- Puerto España es la capital de Trinidad y Tobago.Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago.This sentence is useful for identifying the capital of Trinidad y Tobago.Tatoeba #10012184 by manufrutos, translation #7907396 by MarijnKp
- Me gustaría aprender más sobre los lazos comerciales entre mi país y la República de Trinidad y Tobago.I would like to learn more about the trade relations between my country and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
- ¡Voy a pasar mis vacaciones en Trinidad y Tobago este año!I'm going to spend my vacation in Trinidad and Tobago this year!
- Me encantaría visitar Trinidad y Tobago en mis próximas vacaciones.I would love to visit Trinidad and Tobago on my next vacation.
- ¿Has estado en Trinidad y Tobago?Have you been to Trinidad and Tobago?
- Me gustaría visitar Trinidad y Tobago.I would like to visit Trinidad and Tobago.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their dream vacations.
- Sofía¿A dónde te gustaría ir de vacaciones, Daniel?Where would you like to go on vacation, Daniel?
- DanielMe encantaría visitar Trinidad y Tobago.I would love to visit Trinidad and Tobago.
- Sofía¡Qué buena elección! Es un lugar hermoso.What a great choice! It is a beautiful place.
- DanielSí, he oído que tiene playas increíbles.Yes, I've heard it has incredible beaches.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trinidad and tobago” translations and entries Trinidad y Tobago, Trinidad y Tabago, 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 Tobago, Trinidad, trinidad, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
