Álex
short name
In Mexico the name Alex is written Álex and is usually a short form of Alejandro for a man or Alejandra for a woman. Many people simply use Álex as their everyday name.
Meaning: given name (proper noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Álex | short name |
| Alejandro | full name, male |
| Alejandra | full name, female |
How does it change in a sentence?
Spanish adds an accent mark on Álex because the stress falls on the first syllable of a word ending in x. The same name works for a man or a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
Say Álex as "AH-lehks", with the stress on the first syllable. The full name Alejandro is "ah-leh-HAHN-droh".
When do people say it?
Mexicans often use nicknames, so Alejandro may also be called Alex, Alito or Jandro by friends and family.
Did you know?
- The Spanish name Alejandro is the form of Alexander and has been popular in Mexico for generations.
Examples in context
- Hola, soy Álex.Hi, I am Alex.
- Álex es mi mejor amigo.Alex is my best friend.
- Mi nombre completo es Alejandro.My full name is Alejandro.
Example conversation
Alejandro introduces himself to Laura at a language school in Mexico City.
- LauraHola, mucho gusto. Me llamo Laura.Hi, nice to meet you. My name is Laura.
- AlejandroMucho gusto, soy Alejandro, pero dime Álex.Nice to meet you, I am Alejandro, but call me Alex.
- LauraQué bien, Álex. ¿Eres de aquí?Nice, Alex. Are you from here?
- AlejandroSí, de la Ciudad de México.Yes, from Mexico City.
