Alfredo
/alˈfɾedo/masculine
The English name Alfred is translated into Spanish as Alfredo.
Alfredo is a masculine given name used for males.
Meaning: Male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/alˈfɾedo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the name Alfredo is colloquially linked to the famous pasta dish 'fettuccine Alfredo', sometimes leading to lighthearted jokes or nicknames.
- The Spanish name Alfredo shares an unexpected connection with English through the ancient concept of 'elf counsel'.
- While Alfredo is a standard name, Spanish speakers often use the suffix -ito to create the affectionate diminutive Alfredito.
Examples in context
- Érase una vez un rey de nombre Alfredo.Once there was a king named Alfred.This sentence is useful for seeing how the name Alfredo is used when identifying a person in a story.Tatoeba #2096463 by marcelostockle, translation #7794784 by shekitten
- Mi primo se llama Alfredo.My cousin's name is Alfredo.
- ¿Conoces a Alfredo?Do you know Alfredo?
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are introducing a new coworker.
- SofíaDaniel, te presento a Alfredo.Daniel, I would like to introduce you to Alfredo.
- DanielMucho gusto, Alfredo.Nice to meet you, Alfredo.
- SofíaAlfredo es el nuevo diseñador.Alfredo is the new designer.
- DanielBienvenido al equipo, Alfredo.Welcome to the team, Alfredo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alfred” translations and entries Alfredo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Alfredo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
