Andrés
name, Mexico
In Mexico the name Andrew is Andrés. Friends and family often shorten it to Andy, which Mexicans pronounce the English way.
Meaning: male first name (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Andrés | name, Mexico |
| Andy | nickname, casual |
Use Andrés on documents, in introductions and when you talk about someone. Andy is for people you know well.
How do you pronounce it?
Andrés puts the stress on the last syllable, so it sounds like "ahn-DRESS", and the written accent mark shows that.
Did you know?
- Spanish names that end in a stressed syllable with s carry a written accent, so Andrés keeps its mark even in capital letters.
Examples in context
- Me llamo Andrés.My name is Andrew.
- Andrés es mi compañero de trabajo.Andrew is my coworker.
- Oye, Andy, ven acá.Hey, Andy, come here.
Example conversation
Carla introduces her classmate Andrés to her mother at a school event in Puebla.
- CarlaMamá, él es Andrés.Mom, this is Andrew.
- MamáMucho gusto, Andrés.Nice to meet you, Andrew.
- AndrésEl gusto es mío, señora.The pleasure is mine, ma'am.
