Whether you’re travelling to Malaga and want to hang out with the locals or you’re learning Spanish, you probably want to know exactly how to pronounce Malaga.
I’m a certified Spanish Teacher from Malaga, and I’ve always tried to highlight the importance of Spanish accents to my students. When pronouncing Malaga, you must consider the accent.
If you’re struggling with pronouncing the word, don’t worry because this short guide on the correct Malaga pronunciation will tell you exactly how to say the name of my beautiful hometown.
Malaga pronunciation from a local
I’ve met many students and friends from other countries in the UK, but also in Spain, and I’ve heard many different ways to pronounce Malaga.
First, we, Spaniards, write “Málaga” and not “Malaga”. You might wonder, but isn’t it the same? No, the Spanish accent makes a big difference when pronouncing the word.
The meaning of the word Malaga is unclear. Some people think the name refers to “salt”, but others are more convinced that the word is related to the Phoenician coins with pliers engraved.
The correct spelling of Malaga in Spanish is “Málaga”. Most non-Spanish-speaking countries spell it “Malaga” without the accent.