Central America in Spanish
Central America in Spanish is América Central (ah-MEH-ree-kah sehn-TRAHL), or Centroamérica.
- Spanish
- América Central
- Say it
- ah-MEH-ree-kah sehn-TRAHL
- Also said
- Centroamérica
One of 30 words in Continents and Oceans in Spanish: learn them step by step and practise them all.
Names of the continents in Spanish
The other words in step 1 of Continents and Oceans in Spanish.
- ÁfricaAfrica · AH-free-kah
- EuropaEurope · eh-oo-ROH-pah
- AsiaAsia · AH-syah
- OceaníaOceania · oh-seh-ah-NEE-ah
- la AntártidaAntarctica · lah ahn-TAHR-tee-dah
- AméricaAmerica (continental landmass) · ah-MEH-ree-kah
- América del NorteNorth America · ah-MEH-ree-kah del NOR-teh
- América del SurSouth America · ah-MEH-ree-kah del SOOR
- el CaribeCaribbean region · el kah-REE-beh
Questions about América Central
How do you say Central America in Spanish?
Central America in Spanish is América Central. You can also say Centroamérica.
How do you pronounce América Central?
Say it ah-MEH-ree-kah sehn-TRAHL. The syllables in capitals are stressed: MEH and TRAHL. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does América Central mean in English?
In English, América Central means Central America.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.