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virginia

/bir-HIN-ya/

Virginia

A portrait of a friendly young woman with long brown hair and a gentle smile, symbolizing a common female name.

Visualizing Virginia as a common female given name.

virginia(noun)

fA1

Virginia

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female given name

📝 In Action

Mi abuela se llama Virginia y es muy amable.

A1

My grandmother is named Virginia, and she is very kind.

Virginia, ¿me puedes ayudar con este ejercicio?

A1

Virginia, can you help me with this exercise?

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Santa Virginia – Saint Virginia

💡 Grammar Points

Names are Nouns

Like all names, 'Virginia' functions as a person-specific noun. It is always capitalized when written.

⭐ Usage Tips

Pronunciation Tip

The 'g' in 'Virginia' is pronounced like the Spanish 'j' (a harsh 'h' sound), not like the soft 'g' in English.

A branch of a Flowering Dogwood tree displaying white and pink blossoms against a bright sky, symbolizing the US state of Virginia.

Illustrating Virginia, the US state, through its state tree and flower, the Flowering Dogwood.

virginia(noun)

fA2

Virginia

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US state

Also:

Commonwealth of Virginia

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formal name

📝 In Action

Washington D.C. está muy cerca del estado de Virginia.

A2

Washington D.C. is very close to the state of Virginia.

Ella se mudó a Virginia para estudiar en la universidad.

B1

She moved to Virginia to study at the university.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Virginia Occidental – West Virginia

💡 Grammar Points

The State is Feminine

Although Spanish speakers often omit the article for US states, if you use one, 'Virginia' is treated as feminine because it is understood to be 'el estado de Virginia' (the state of Virginia) or simply 'Virginia'.

A single, robust tobacco plant with very large, dark green leaves growing in rich brown soil under sunlight.

Representing Virginia as an adjective referring to a type of tobacco plant.

virginia(adjective)

fB2

Virginia

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referring to a type of tobacco or plant species originating from the region

📝 In Action

Ese cigarrillo contiene una mezcla de tabaco rubio virginia.

B2

That cigarette contains a blend of light Virginia tobacco.

La especie más conocida es la cereza de Virginia (Prunus virginiana).

C1

The best-known species is the Virginia cherry (Prunus virginiana).

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • tabaco virginia – Virginia tobacco

💡 Grammar Points

Acting as an Adjective

In this technical sense, 'virginia' acts like a descriptive word, modifying the noun it follows (like 'tabaco').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: virginia

Question 1 of 2

In Spanish, the 'g' in 'Virginia' is pronounced like the 'g' in which of these words?

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Word Family

virgen(virgin, maiden) - adjective/noun
virginidad(virginity) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'Virginia' un nombre común?

Sí, 'Virginia' es un nombre femenino clásico y bastante popular en muchos países de habla hispana, a menudo acortado a 'Vicky' o 'Virgi'.

When referring to the US state, do I need to use an article (el/la)?

Usually, no. You can simply say, 'Viajé a Virginia.' However, if you are being formal, you would say 'el estado de Virginia' (the state of Virginia).