How do you say Norway in Spanish?

Norway is Noruega in Spanish. It is a feminine noun, so you say la bella Noruega or en Noruega.

How do you say Norwegian in Spanish?

The adjective and demonym is noruego (masculine) or noruega (feminine). It is not capitalized: una ciudad noruega, un barco noruego.

Is Noruega masculine or feminine?

Noruega is feminine. You can tell from phrases like la Noruega moderna (modern Norway), though articles are usually omitted with country names.

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How to Say Norway in Spanish: Noruega

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Noruega · proper noun (feminine) · noh-RWEH-gah

Norway in Spanish is Noruega, a feminine proper noun. The adjective and demonym is noruego (masculine) or noruega (feminine). The language is also called noruego.

noh-RWEH-gah — stress on the second syllable. The u is pronounced as a glide (w sound) before e.

Noruega es famosa por sus fiordos.

Norway is famous for its fjords.

Norway in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for norway, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
Noruega	norway	noh-RWEH-gah	Default, widely understood
noruego/a	norway		adjective: Norwegian

How Native Speakers Use Noruega

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Geography

Noruega se encuentra en el norte de Europa.

Norway is located in northern Europe.

Noruega is always capitalized as a proper noun.

Nationality

Mi profesora es noruega y habla cuatro idiomas.

My professor is Norwegian and speaks four languages.

The demonym noruego/noruega is not capitalized in Spanish.

Travel plans

Queremos visitar Noruega para ver la aurora boreal.

We want to visit Norway to see the northern lights.

Aurora boreal (northern lights) is closely associated with Norway in travel discussions.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Noruega

Capitalizing the demonym

Incorrect: Es un cantante Noruego.

Correct: Es un cantante noruego.

In Spanish, demonyms (noruego, español, francés) are not capitalized. Only the country name (Noruega) is capitalized.

Using Norvegia or Norwegia

Incorrect: Viajamos a Norwegia el próximo mes.

Correct: Viajamos a Noruega el próximo mes.

Noruega is the only correct Spanish form. Norwegia and Norvegia come from other languages and are not used in Spanish.

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Common Questions About Norway in Spanish

How do you say Norway in Spanish?: Norway is Noruega in Spanish. It is a feminine noun, so you say la bella Noruega or en Noruega.
How do you say Norwegian in Spanish?: The adjective and demonym is noruego (masculine) or noruega (feminine). It is not capitalized: una ciudad noruega, un barco noruego.
Is Noruega masculine or feminine?: Noruega is feminine. You can tell from phrases like la Noruega moderna (modern Norway), though articles are usually omitted with country names.