Anderson
/andeɾson/from spelling rules
The Spanish word Anderson is a surname meaning "son of Andrew".
Meaning: surname meaning "son of Andrew" (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/andeɾson/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking countries, a person with the surname Anderson would typically have a second surname from their mother, creating a mixed-heritage name like Anderson García.
- Because Anderson is an unadapted borrowing from English, it does not follow standard Spanish patterns for patronymic surnames, which usually end in -ez like Rodríguez or González.
- In Spanish, the root name for Andrew is Andrés, which stems from the Greek word for 'manly' or 'brave'.
Examples in context
- Desearía poder tocar la flauta traversa tan bien como Anderson.I wish I could play the flute as well as Ian Anderson.This sentence shows how to use Anderson when comparing skills.Tatoeba #1169663 by marcelostockle, translation #953739 by CK
- Estoy buscando información de la Tienda de Antigüedades Anderson en Londres.I'm looking for information on the Anderson Antique Shop in London.This sentence shows how to use Anderson as part of a business name.Tatoeba #1263595 by marcelostockle, translation #29288 by CN
- Todo el mundo, menos la familia Anderson, vendrá a la fiesta del jueves próximo.Everybody except the Anderson family is going to the party next Thursday evening.This sentence shows how to use Anderson to refer to a specific family.Tatoeba #963896 by hundo, translation #66968 by CN
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a guest list for a party.
- Sofía¿Viene el señor Anderson a la cena?Is Mr. Anderson coming to the dinner?
- AlejandroSí, Anderson vendrá con su esposa.Yes, Anderson will come with his wife.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno! Me cae muy bien Alejandro Anderson.That's great! I really like Alejandro Anderson.
- AlejandroÉl es una persona muy amable.He is a very kind person.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
