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israel

ees-rah-ELL/is.raˈel/

israel means Israel in Spanish (The country).

Israel

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A storybook illustration showing the flag of Israel: a white field with two horizontal blue stripes and a centered blue Star of David.

📝 In Action

El primer ministro de Israel visitó la ONU.

B2

The prime minister of Israel visited the UN.

Jerusalén es la capital de Israel.

A2

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

Hablamos sobre la historia antigua de Israel.

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We talked about the ancient history of Israel.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Estado de IsraelState of Israel
  • ciudadano israelíIsraeli citizen

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "israel" in Spanish:

israel

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: israel

Question 1 of 1

¿Cuál es el adjetivo que usamos para describir algo o alguien de Israel?

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👥 Word Family
israelí(Israeli (adjective/noun))Adjective
israelita(Israelite)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

This word comes directly from the Hebrew name 'Yisra'el,' which means 'one who struggles with God' or 'God strives.' It has deep historical roots in religious texts.

First recorded: Used in Spanish since the Middle Ages, primarily in religious and historical contexts.

Cognates (Related words)

English: IsraelFrench: Israël

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Necesito usar 'el' o 'la' antes de 'Israel'?

Generalmente no. Simplemente di 'Israel está...' o 'Visitamos Israel.' Solo usa un artículo si añades un adjetivo, como en 'El moderno Israel'.