Country Names in Different Languages
This interactive tool lets you explore country names in different languages. Simply type the name of a country, territory or region to see how it appears in several languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian.
For example, you can quickly discover how to say Germany in Spanish, Spain in Italian, Greece in French or Gibraltar in Portuguese. The database includes countries as well as many territories and regions around the world.
New languages will continue to be added in the future, making this tool a growing reference for country names translated into different languages.
Examples of Place Name Translations
Germany in Spanish
The name of Germany in Spanish is Alemania.
Germany in French
The French name for Germany is Allemagne.
Spain in Italian
The Italian name for Spain is Spagna.
Gibraltar in Italian
The Italian name for Gibraltar is Gibilterra.
Portugal in Catalan
The Catalan name for Portugal is Portugal.
Why Country Names Change Across Languages
Country names often vary significantly between languages because of historical pronunciation, translation traditions and linguistic adaptation. Some names remain almost identical across languages, while others change dramatically.
For example, the country known in English as Germany is called Alemania in Spanish, Allemagne in French, Alemanha in Portuguese and Alemanya in Catalan. These names originate from historical Latin and Germanic references used in different regions of Europe.
Other countries keep very similar names across languages. For instance, Portugal, Malta and Canada are written almost the same in many languages.
This tool helps language learners, travellers, translators and geography enthusiasts quickly compare how country names appear across languages.
Popular Country Name Translations
- Germany in Spanish: Alemania
- Germany in French: Allemagne
- Spain in Italian: Spagna
- Greece in French: Grèce
- Switzerland in Portuguese: Suíça
- Netherlands in Spanish: Países Bajos
- Ivory Coast in Spanish: Costa de Marfil
- Puerto Rico in French: Porto Rico
- Gibraltar in Italian: Gibilterra
- Curaçao in Spanish: Curazao
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you translate country names into other languages?
You can translate country names by using this search tool. Type a country, territory or region name and the tool will display its equivalents in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian.
Do country names change in different languages?
Yes. Many countries have different names depending on the language. For example, Germany is called Alemania in Spanish, Allemagne in French and Alemanha in Portuguese.
Does this tool include territories and regions?
Yes. In addition to sovereign countries, the tool includes many territories and regions such as Gibraltar, Puerto Rico, Aruba and Curaçao.
Will more languages be added?
Yes. Additional languages may be added in future updates so that users can compare country names across an even wider range of languages.