Alexis
/aleɡsis/from spelling rules
Alexis is the Spanish given name for Alexis.
Alexis is a given name used for people.
How do you pronounce it?
/aleɡsis/
Did you know?
- Though it sounds the same as the English name, Alexis in Spanish is linked to the Greek word alexein, which means 'to defend'.
- While the name is used for both genders in many cultures, in Spanish-speaking countries it is almost exclusively a masculine name.
- In religious contexts, some Spanish speakers associate Alexis with Saint Alexis, known as the 'man of the hidden life'.
Examples in context
- Alexis está al lado del retrato.Alexis is next to the portrait.This sentence shows the location of Alexis in relation to a portrait.Tatoeba #12746589 by Lily_at_School, translation #12756586 by Lily_at_School
- El Barcelona negociará con el Udinese por Alexis Sánchez.Barcelona will negotiate with Unidense for Alexis Sánchez.This sentence mentions a negotiation involving Alexis Sánchez.Tatoeba #927622 by josebleimer1995, translation #9130892 by gluis
- Hola, yo soy Alexis.Hello, I am Alexis.
Example conversation
A student introduces himself to a new classmate.
- María¿Cómo te llamas?What is your name?
- MateoMe llamo Alexis.My name is Alexis.
- MaríaMucho gusto, Alexis.Nice to meet you, Alexis.
- MateoEl gusto es mío, María.The pleasure is mine, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
