English–Spanish
“citizenship” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θjuðaðaˈnia/
Example
Ella obtuvo ciudadanía el año pasado.
She was granted citizenship last year.
How to say “citizenship” in Spanish
“Citizenship” in Spanish is ciudadanía.
Status granting civic rights and duties within a state.
Example sentences with ciudadanía
Mi hermano está tramitando la ciudadanía ahora.
My brother is applying for citizenship now.
Tips for using ciudadanía
- When referring to passport status or legal nationality, Spanish often uses nacionalidad, while ciudadanía focuses on civic rights, responsibilities and participation.