Alba
/alba/from spelling rules
Alba is a Spanish female given name.
Which one should you use?
The diminutive Albita can be used to add a cute or affectionate tone.
How do you pronounce it?
/alba/
Did you know?
- The word alba is a cognate of the English word 'albumen', the white of an egg.
- In Spanish literature and poetry, alba is a specific genre of lyric poetry that describes the sadness of lovers parting at dawn.
- The name Alba shares its Latin roots with the English word 'alb', which refers to a white liturgical vestment worn by clerics.
Examples in context
- Paco dejó de caerme bien en el momento en que empezó a hablar de Alba.I stopped liking Paco the moment he started talking about Alba.This sentence shows how to use Alba when talking about a person.Tatoeba #10832729 by Seael, translation #10832736 by Luornu
- Alba, ¿podría ayudarme con este documento, por favor?Alba, could you help me with this document, please?
- ¡Hola, Albita! ¿Qué tal estás?Hi, Albita! How are you doing?
- Alba, ¿me puedes prestar tu cuaderno?Alba, can you lend me your notebook?
- Alba es mi mejor amiga.Alba is my best friend.
- ¿Has visto a Alba hoy?Have you seen Alba today?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a friend in a café.
- MateoMaría, ¿sabes algo de Alba?María, do you know anything about Alba?
- MaríaSí, Alba me llamó esta mañana.Yes, Alba called me this morning.
- MateoQué bueno que Alba esté bien.It is good that Alba is doing well.
- MaríaElla está muy feliz ahora.She is very happy now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
