Trinidad
/tɾiniˈdad/feminine
Trinidad is the Spanish name for the Caribbean island Trinidad.
The word refers to the specific island in the Caribbean.
Meaning: an island of the Caribbean (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /tɾiniˈdad/.
Did you know?
- The name Trinidad refers to the 'Holy Trinity' in Spanish. The island was named this by Christopher Columbus in 1498 to honor the religious concept.
- The word Trinidad is a semi-learned borrowing from the Latin 'trinitātem'. Had it evolved naturally through Spanish phonetic laws, the word would have become trindad.
- In Spanish, Trinidad is a common name for churches and squares across Latin America and Spain, reflecting the religious concept rather than the Caribbean island.
Examples in context
- Puerto España es la capital de Trinidad y Tobago.Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago.This sentence shows the name Trinidad used in the context of the country Trinidad and Tobago.Tatoeba #10012184 by manufrutos, translation #7907396 by MarijnKp
- Me gustaría visitar la ciudad de Trinidad en mi próximo viaje.I would like to visit the city of Trinidad on my next trip.
- La riqueza cultural de Trinidad es verdaderamente notable.The cultural richness of Trinidad is truly remarkable.
- Trinidad es una isla hermosa.Trinidad is a beautiful island.
- Quiero visitar Trinidad este año.I want to visit Trinidad this year.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their travel plans.
- Elena¿Has estado en Trinidad?Have you been to Trinidad?
- AlejandroNo, pero me gustaría ir.No, but I would like to go.
- ElenaTrinidad tiene playas increíbles.Trinidad has incredible beaches.
- AlejandroEntonces planearemos un viaje pronto.Then we will plan a trip soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trinidad” translations and entries Trinidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Trinidad, trinidad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
