Wisconsin
/wisˈkonsin/masculine
Wisconsin is the Spanish name for the American state of Wisconsin.
This is the name of the state of the United States of America.
Meaning: state of the United States of America (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/wisˈkonsin/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word Wisconsin comes from English, which borrowed it from French, which in turn adapted it from the Algonquin language.
- While English speakers often use a soft 's' or a 'z' sound in the middle of Wisconsin, a Spanish speaker will almost certainly use a sharp, hissing 's' sound, similar to the 's' in 'si' or 'sol'.
- If a Spanish speaker were to describe the linguistic roots of Wisconsin, they would point to the Algonquin language, making it an 'indigenismo' within the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples in context
- Los investigadores de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison descubrieron que los niños y adolescentes con puntajes más bajos en exámenes estandarizados tenían un volumen más bajo de lo normal de materia gris en sus cerebros y sus lóbulos frontales y temporales se desarrollaban más lentamente.Researchers linked to the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that children and adolescents who tested lower on standardized tests had a lower volume of gray matter in their brains than the norm, and their frontal and temporal lobes developed more slowly.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Wisconsin when referring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Tatoeba #13148158 by mexicanhere, translation #11257440 by Cangarejo
- Durante la conferencia sobre historia estadounidense, el profesor destacó la importancia de Wisconsin en la formación del país.During the conference on American history, the professor emphasized the importance of Wisconsin in the formation of the country.
- El gobernador de Wisconsin anunció nuevas políticas para fomentar el crecimiento económico en el estado.The Governor of Wisconsin announced new policies to foster economic growth in the state.
- Yo quiero visitar Wisconsin este verano.I want to visit Wisconsin this summer.
- Mi primo vive en Wisconsin.My cousin lives in Wisconsin.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about travel plans.
- Mateo¿Vas a viajar a Wisconsin pronto?Are you traveling to Wisconsin soon?
- ElenaSí, iré con mi familia.Yes, I will go with my family.
- MateoQué bueno, espero que te diviertas.That's great, I hope you have fun.
- ElenaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wisconsin” translations and entries Wisconsin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Wisconsin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
