André
/andɾe/from spelling rules
The English masculine given name Andre can be written in Spanish as André.
André is a masculine given name used in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
While André is a form used, Andrés is the most common and widely used formal translation of the name Andre in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/andɾe/
Did you know?
- The female equivalent of Andrés is Andrea, though in Spanish this is almost exclusively a woman's name, unlike in Italian where Andrea is predominantly masculine.
- The name is linked to the Greek word 'aner', which means 'man', making the name a subtle way of saying 'manly' or 'masculine'.
- The name André is a loanword from French, making it a 'doublet' of the natively evolved Spanish name Andrés.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, AndrésNice to meet you, Andre
- André es mi hermano.André is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a André?Do you know André?
- Hoy es el cumpleaños de André.Today is André's birthday.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Mateo¿Has visto a André hoy?Have you seen André today?
- MaríaNo, no he visto a André.No, I haven't seen André.
- MateoÉl me llamó hace un rato.He called me a little while ago.
- MaríaQué bueno que te llamó.It's good that he called you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries André, CC BY-SA 4.0.
