Worcestershire
The phrase Worcestershire is used in Spanish to refer to the county of England.
Meaning: county of England (name)
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the sauce from this region is almost never called 'salsa Worcestershire' but is instead known as salsa inglesa, which literally means 'English sauce'.
- There is no Spanish equivalent for the suffix '-shire', so a translator must decide whether to keep the English name or use a descriptive phrase like el condado de…
- While the English name is famously difficult to pronounce, Spanish speakers often read Worcestershire phonetically, which creates a pronunciation that sounds entirely foreign to a native English speaker.
Examples in context
- El famoso condimento inglés denominado 'Worcestershire' se elabora con una mezcla de ingredientes secretos.The famous English condiment called 'Worcestershire' is made with a blend of secret ingredients.
- Vivo en el condado de Worcestershire.I live in the county of Worcestershire.
- Worcestershire es una zona muy bonita.Worcestershire is a very beautiful area.
- Mi primo estudia en Worcestershire.My cousin studies in Worcestershire.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a trip to England.
- Elena¿Vas a visitar Worcestershire este verano?Are you going to visit Worcestershire this summer?
- JavierSí, iré a pasar unos días allí.Yes, I will go to spend a few days there.
- ElenaEs un lugar increíble para pasear.It is an incredible place for walking.
- JavierTengo muchas ganas de conocer Worcestershire.I am really looking forward to knowing Worcestershire.
