vespa
/ˈbespa/
The English phrase Vespa is used in Spanish as vespa.
The brand name Vespa is widely recognized in Spanish-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbespa/.
Did you know?
- While vespa refers to the Italian scooter, the standard Spanish word for the insect is actually avispa.
- In Spanish, the letter 'v' and 'b' are pronounced identically. This means vespa sounds exactly like it starts with a 'b', which can confuse English speakers expecting a distinct 'v' sound.
- The word vespa is a direct loan from Italian. In Spanish, it is common for high-fashion or luxury design terms to be borrowed from Italian rather than translated.
Examples in context
- Me encanta conducir mi Vespa por las calles de la ciudad.I love riding my Vespa through the city streets.
- ¿Has visto su nueva Vespa? ¡Es tan estilosa!Have you seen his new Vespa? It's so stylish!
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking in a parking lot.
- MaríaMira, Alejandro, compré una vespa.Look, Alejandro, I bought a vespa.
- Alejandro¡Qué bonita es tu vespa!Your vespa is so pretty!
- MaríaEs muy práctica para la ciudad.It is very practical for the city.
- AlejandroTienes razón, es muy rápida.You are right, it is very fast.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vespa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
