Emiratos Árabes Unidos
/emiˌɾatos ˌaɾabes uˈnidos/masculine, plural
United Arab Emirates in Spanish is Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
Emiratos Árabes Unidos is the name for the country located in West Asia.
Meaning: country in West Asia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine plural noun phrase and is typically preceded by the definite article los when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/emiˌɾatos ˌaɾabes uˈnidos/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the word emirato to describe other historical entities, such as the Emirato de Córdoba that existed in Spain during the Middle Ages.
- The word 'Emiratos' comes from the same root as the English 'emir', which is a title for a commander or prince in Arabic.
- The capitalization of Árabes and Unidos is strictly maintained in Spanish writing because they are part of a proper noun, unlike general adjectives.
Examples in context
- Me encantaría visitar los Emiratos Árabes UnidosI would love to visit the United Arab Emirates
- Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos son conocidos por su economía diversa y su rica cultura.The United Arab Emirates are known for their diverse economy and rich culture.
- Yo quiero visitar los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.I want to visit the United Arab Emirates.
- Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos están en Asia.The United Arab Emirates are in Asia.
- Ella trabaja en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.She works in the United Arab Emirates.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their dream vacations.
- JavierQuiero visitar los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.I want to visit the United Arab Emirates.
- ElenaEso suena como un viaje increíble.That sounds like an incredible trip.
- JavierSí, quiero ver Dubái y Abu Dabi.Yes, I want to see Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- ElenaEntonces debemos ahorrar dinero juntos.Then we should save money together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “united arab emirates” translations and entries Emiratos Árabes Unidos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
