How to Say "vietnam" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vietnam” is “vietnam” — C1 level.
Examples
Mi tío viajó a Vietnam el año pasado.
My uncle traveled to Vietnam last year.
Vietnam es famoso por su deliciosa comida y sus paisajes verdes.
Vietnam is famous for its delicious food and green landscapes.
La capital de Vietnam es Hanói.
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
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).
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.
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