EUA
/ewa/from spelling rulesmasculine, plural
The English phrase 'USA' can be translated into Spanish as EUA. Wiktionary also lists EEUUA.
Meaning: abbreviation of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EUA | /ewa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, plural |
| EEUUA | /eeuwa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, plural |
Both EUA and EEUUA are abbreviations for the United States of America.
Which one should you use?
While EUA is a valid abbreviation, the form EEUU is more commonly used in many Spanish-speaking regions to represent the United States.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain contexts in Central and South America, the term Norteamérica is used to refer to the United States.
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation EUA is masculine and is used with masculine articles like 'los'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ewa/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific adjective estadounidense for someone from the EE. UU, because calling someone americano can be seen as erasing the identity of people from Central and South America.
- The abbreviation EEUU uses double 'E' to signify that the noun 'Estados' is plural.
- While English speakers just say 'USA', a Spanish speaker might say el imperio ('the empire') in political or critical discussions to refer to the United States.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría conducir a través de EUA en un convertible.I'd like to drive across the USA in a convertible.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use EUA in a sentence.Tatoeba #1463303 by nullsoul9, translation #1426429 by CK
- ¿Has estado alguna vez en los Estados Unidos?Have you ever been to the United States?
- Mi hermano vive en los EE.UU.My brother lives in the USA.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir productos de los EE.UU.?Do you know where I can get products from the USA?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their next vacation.
- Javier¿A dónde quieres viajar este año, Elena?Where do you want to travel this year, Elena?
- ElenaTengo muchas ganas de visitar EUA.I really want to visit the USA.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Yo ya he estado en EUA.That's great! I have already been to the USA.
- ElenaEntonces tú puedes ayudarme con el plan.Then you can help me with the plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “usa” translations and entries EUA, 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.
