Túnez
/ˈtuneθ/masculine
Tunisia in Spanish is Túnez. If unsure, use Túnez. Wiktionary also lists Tunicia.
Meaning: Republic of Tunisia (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Túnez | /ˈtuneθ/ /ˈtunes/ |
masculine |
| Tunicia | /tuniθja/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /tunisja/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
nonstandard |
The word refers to the Republic of Tunisia. While Túnez is the most common way to say Tunisia in Spanish, you may use República Tunecina when referring to the full name of the country.
Which one should you use?
Túnez is the standard name for the country, whereas Tunicia is a nonstandard or archaic form.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
República Tunecina is used in formal contexts or official settings. Tunicia is considered nonstandard.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtuneθ/
Did you know?
- The name Túnez is used for both the country and its capital city, which are two different places.
- The Spanish word Túnez is pronounced with a voiceless dental fricative θ in Spain, but in Latin America, it is pronounced with an s sound.
- While Tunicia is marked as nonstandard in modern Spanish, it was once common in historical texts and is a direct cognate of the English 'Tunisia'.
Examples in context
- En Túnez todo el mundo habla francés bien.Everyone can speak French well in Tunisia.This sentence shows how to mention the proficiency of French speakers in Túnez.Tatoeba #994457 by marcelostockle, translation #1229334 by Scott
- El presidente de Túnez acaba de cesar al primer ministro del país y ha suspendido el parlamento.The president of Tunisia has just removed the country's prime minister and suspended the parliament.This sentence uses Túnez in a political context regarding the president and parliament.Tatoeba #10193626 by Seael, translation #10610347 by sangelo
- Túnez es un hermoso país con una rica historia cultural.Tunisia is a beautiful country with a rich cultural history.
- El clima en Túnez es muy agradable en verano.The weather in Tunisia is very pleasant in summer.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing their travel plans.
- LucíaQuiero viajar a Túnez el próximo verano.I want to travel to Tunisia next summer.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Nunca he estado en Túnez.That's great! I have never been to Tunisia.
- LucíaDicen que tiene playas muy bonitas.They say it has very beautiful beaches.
- JavierTienes que contarme todo cuando vuelvas.You have to tell me everything when you return.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tunisia” translations and entries Túnez, 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.
