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Mi tío viajó a Vietnam el año pasado.
A2My uncle traveled to Vietnam last year.
Vietnam es famoso por su deliciosa comida y sus paisajes verdes.
B1Vietnam is famous for its delicious food and green landscapes.
La capital de Vietnam es Hanói.
B2The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
💡 Grammar Points
Capitalization
As a proper noun (the name of a place), 'Vietnam' must always start with a capital letter in Spanish, just like in English.
Article Usage
Unlike some countries, 'Vietnam' usually appears without the definite article ('el' or 'la'). You can simply say 'Voy a Vietnam' (I'm going to Vietnam).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the stress
Mistake: "Pronunciar la palabra con el estrés en la primera sílaba (VIET-nam)."
Correction: The stress falls on the last syllable (bee-et-NAHM). The word does not need a written accent mark, but be sure to stress the 'nam' part when speaking.
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to the People
To talk about a person from Vietnam, use the adjective/noun 'vietnamita' (e.g., 'un vietnamita' or 'la cocina vietnamita'). This word is the same for masculine and feminine.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vietnam
Question 1 of 2
Which word is used to describe a person from Vietnam?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'Vietnam' need an accent mark in Spanish?
No, it is typically written without an accent mark. Even though the stress falls on the last syllable (Viet-NAM), because the word ends in 'm', the standard Spanish rules dictate that no written accent is needed.