Inklingo

alemania

ah-leh-MAH-nyah/aleˈmanja/

alemania means Germany in Spanish (The country in Central Europe).

Germany

NounfA1
A large, golden-brown Bavarian pretzel (Brezel) set against a simple background featuring the colors of the German flag: black, red, and gold.

📝 In Action

Alemania es famosa por su ingeniería y sus cervezas.

A1

Germany is famous for its engineering and its beers.

Mi familia planea un viaje a Alemania el próximo verano.

A2

My family is planning a trip to Germany next summer.

El idioma oficial de Alemania es el alemán.

A1

The official language of Germany is German.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • viajar a Alemaniato travel to Germany
  • la cultura de Alemaniathe culture of Germany

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "alemania" in Spanish:

germany

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Quick Quiz: alemania

Question 1 of 1

Which word is the correct way to say 'German language'?

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👥 Word Family
alemán(German (man, language, or adjective))Noun / Adjective
alemana(German (woman or adjective))Noun / Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
españamontaña
📚 Etymology

The word comes from the Latin name *Germania*, which was used to refer to the region. The Spanish version evolved to include the '-a' ending, making it feminine, similar to many other country names like 'España' or 'Francia'.

First recorded: Medieval period

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: AlemanhaItalian: Germania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'Alemania' ever need the article 'la'?

Generally, no, not when referring simply to the country (e.g., 'Voy a Alemania'). However, if you are describing the country with an adjective, you must use 'la': 'La Alemania del Este' (East Germany).