Adrián
/aˈdɾjan/masculine
The English name Adrian is translated into Spanish as Adrián. Wiktionary also lists Adriano.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adrián | /aˈdɾjan/ | masculine |
| Adriano | /aˈdɾjano/ |
Adrián is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Adrián is the standard masculine form, while Adriano is another variant of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdɾjan/
Did you know?
- The name's root is believed to be linked to the ancient city of 'Hatria', an Etruscan settlement. This means the name's origins are even older than the Latin culture it eventually joined.
- The name Adrián shares the same root as the 'Adriatic Sea', which is called el Mar Adriático in Spanish.
- While Adrián is the most common modern form, the variant Adriano sounds significantly more classical or even Roman to a Spanish speaker. It carries a historical weight that the shorter version lacks.
Examples in context
- Adriano también nació en España.Adrian was also born in Spain.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of Adriano.Tatoeba #5911199 by arh, translation #9179785 by DJ_Saidez
- Don Adrián, me gustaría discutir un asunto importante con usted.Don Adrian, I would like to discuss an important matter with you.
- ¡Hola, Adri! ¿Qué tal?Hey, Adri! How are you?
- Mi hermano se llama Adrián.My brother's name is Adrián.
- ¿Es Adrián tu nuevo profesor?Is Adrián your new teacher?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Adrián hoy?Have you seen Adrián today?
- LucíaNo, no he visto a Adrián por ninguna parte.No, I haven't seen Adrián anywhere.
- MateoEspero que Adrián esté bien.I hope Adrián is doing well.
- LucíaSeguro que sí, él es muy responsable.I'm sure he is, he is very responsible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adrian” translations and entries Adrián, Adriano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Adrián, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
