Spanish word

Trinidad

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾiniˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounTrinidad

Example

¿Has visitado Trinidad alguna vez?

Have you ever been to Trinidad?

Illustration for Trinidad (Trinidad)

More examples

Las playas de Trinidad son ideales para nadar.

The beaches of Trinidad are ideal for swimming.

Core concept

Caribbean island of Trinidad shown on a map near Venezuela.

Common phrases

  • visitar Trinidad

    visit Trinidad

  • playas de Trinidad

    beaches of Trinidad

Similar words

tríada: Group of three related elements regarded as a single unit.
divinidad: Divine nature or godhead.
trío: Group or set of three people or things.

Definition in Spanish

Designa varios lugares, incluida la isla caribeña de Trinidad; el contexto geográfico aclara a cuál se refiere.

Word origin

From Latin trinitas (tri- 'three'), it originally names the Christian three-in-one and is later adopted as a place name by Spanish explorers.

Usage tips

  • Verbs and topic signal the sense: talk of visiting or living points to the place, while talk of worship or belief points to the religious Trinity.

Other meanings

  • trinitynoun

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