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petra

PEH-trahˈpe.tɾa

“petra” means “Petra” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Petra

Also: rock-city
NounfB1
The iconic rock-cut Treasury building at the archaeological site of Petra in Jordan.

📝 In Action

Petra es conocida como la Ciudad Rosa por el color de sus rocas.

B1

Petra is known as the Rose City because of the color of its rocks.

Muchos turistas viajan a Jordania para ver las ruinas de Petra.

A2

Many tourists travel to Jordan to see the ruins of Petra.

La arquitectura tallada en la piedra de Petra es impresionante.

C1

The architecture carved into the stone of Petra is impressive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • Ciudad Rosa (Rose City)

Common Collocations

  • las ruinas de Petra – the ruins of Petra
  • viajar a Petra – to travel to Petra
  • la entrada a Petra – the entrance to Petra

Petra

NounfA1
Spain
A portrait of a smiling girl with dark hair wearing a simple dress.

📝 In Action

Mi tía Petra vive en un pueblo pequeño.

A1

My aunt Petra lives in a small town.

Petra es un nombre de origen griego.

A2

Petra is a name of Greek origin.

Ayer conocí a una mujer llamada Petra.

A1

Yesterday I met a woman named Petra.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • Petrona (a related traditional name)

Common Collocations

  • Doña Petra – Lady Petra (a respectful title)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "petra" in Spanish:

petra→rock-city→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: petra

Question 1 of 3

What is the primary meaning of the root word 'petra'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
piedra(stone) — Noun
petrificar(to petrify) — Verb
petróleo(oil/petroleum) — Noun
pedregal(stony ground) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
letrapenetra
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'petra', which means 'rock' or 'stone'.

First recorded: Ancient times (via Latin/Greek)

Cognates (Related words)

English: petrifiedItalian: pietra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'petra' the same as 'piedra'?

Not exactly. 'Petra' is the ancient root meaning stone, but in modern Spanish, 'piedra' is the word used for the object. 'Petra' is now used only as a proper name for the city or a person.

Should I capitalize 'petra'?

Yes, almost always. Whether referring to the city in Jordan or a person's name, it is a proper noun.

Does 'petra' have a masculine version?

For the city, no. For the name, the masculine version is 'Pedro'.