R.U.
masculine
In Spanish, 'uk' is abbreviated as R.U. Wiktionary also lists RU.
Meaning: abbreviation of United Kingdom (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R.U. | masculine | |
| RU | /ru/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term is an abbreviation used to refer to the United Kingdom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'UK' is often used in casual conversation, Spanish speakers in many countries are more likely to say the full Reino Unido or refer to the country simply as Inglaterra regardless of the actual political borders.
- In Spanish, the word reino in Reino Unido can also mean 'kingdom' in a biological sense, such as the 'Animal Kingdom' known as Reino Animal.
- When writing formally in Spanish, the periods in the abbreviation R.U. are mandatory, whereas in English, 'UK' is often written without any punctuation.
Examples in context
- RU es la abreviación de Reino Unido.UK is the abbreviation for the United Kingdom.This sentence is useful for showing that RU is the abbreviation for Reino Unido.Tatoeba #1066940 by alexmarcelo, translation #1067763 by CM
- España tiene excelentes relaciones comerciales con el Reino UnidoSpain has excellent trade relations with the United Kingdom
- Vive en el R.U. desde hace años.He has lived in the U.K. for years.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing travel plans.
- DanielVoy a visitar el R.U. en verano.I am going to visit the UK in summer.
- María¡Qué bien! ¿Irás a Londres?That's great! Will you go to London?
- DanielSí, quiero conocer todo el R.U.Yes, I want to see the whole UK.
- MaríaSeguro que te encantará, Daniel.I'm sure you will love it, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uk” translations and entries RU, 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.
