Using commas on both sides for nations or regions in Spanish?

Question

When writing in English, I will say, "the event in Madison, Wisconsin, went well this past weekend."

In Spanish, does one section off the region or nation in that manner?

Thanks so much!

Did you meant to say section 'off'? - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013

You could say section off as well. - TheStatelessMan, Oct 25, 2013

Answer 1

I do a lot of editing in English. From the Chicago Manual of Style:

Whenever a comma is used to set off an element (such as “1928” or “Minnesota” in the first two examples below), a second comma is required if the phrase or sentence continues beyond the element being set off. . . .

Sledding in Duluth, Minnesota, is facilitated by that city’s hills and frigid winters.

You're usage in English is correct whether some people use it or not. We may have to research the RAE for Spanish conventions of usage. - Jubilado, Oct 25, 2013

Answer 2

I would think that denoted speech in either language would be enclosed by quotation marks. When you are quoting the exact words that someone said, they are required.

Please disregard the above. I did not understand your question properly. I think you meant to say section 'off' instead of section 'of' which puts a different slant on it.

Thanks for picking that up! - TheStatelessMan, Oct 25, 2013

Answer 3

This is not a definitive answer. Generally these details of correct punctuation are the same in both languages. This is a good question, but will require an answer from a Spanish speaker who has training in correct punctuation usage in Spanish. As you may know there are many English speakers who use this forum who are not so trained. Since I have a personal interest in your question I will watch for future answers.

Thanks. I usually have someone to call upon, but she is not available. - TheStatelessMan, Oct 25, 2013

Answer 4

"the event in Madison, Wisconsin, went well this past weekend."

I would not use a comma after Wisconsin in either language.

See my comment from the Chicago Manual of Style. - TheStatelessMan, Oct 25, 2013