South America in Spanish
South America in Spanish is América del Sur (ah-MEH-ree-kah del SOOR), or Sudamérica or Suramérica.
- Spanish
- América del Sur
- Say it
- ah-MEH-ree-kah del SOOR
- Also said
- Sudamérica, Suramérica
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 CentralCentral America · ah-MEH-ree-kah sehn-TRAHL
- el CaribeCaribbean region · el kah-REE-beh
Questions about América del Sur
How do you say South America in Spanish?
South America in Spanish is América del Sur. You can also say Sudamérica or Suramérica.
How do you pronounce América del Sur?
Say it ah-MEH-ree-kah del SOOR. The syllables in capitals are stressed: MEH and SOOR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does América del Sur mean in English?
In English, América del Sur means South America.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.