vietnam
“vietnam” means “Vietnam” in Spanish (The country in Southeast Asia).
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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.
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Which word is used to describe a person from Vietnam?
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This name is adopted directly from the French and English spelling, which itself comes from the Vietnamese name 'Việt Nam'. The name literally means 'Southern Viet'.
First recorded: Widespread use in Spanish accelerated in the mid-20th century, particularly concerning the historical conflicts of the 1960s and 70s.
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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.