Angus
/anɡus/from spelling rules
Angus is a male given name in Spanish.
Angus is used as a proper name for males.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/anɡus/
Did you know?
- Because Angus is so strongly linked to steak, a person with this name in a Spanish-speaking country may be frequently asked if they were named after the cow.
- Spanish speakers may mispronounce Angus by treating the 'u' as silent, similar to how it functions in the Spanish word guerra.
- The name lacks a traditional Spanish equivalent, so there is no 'translated' version of Angus used in Spanish culture.
Examples in context
- Angus es un nombre muy común en Escocia.Angus is a very common name in Scotland.
- Conozco a un chico que se llama Angus.I know a boy named Angus.
- ¿Es Angus tu hermano?Is Angus your brother?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about a new coworker.
- María¿Quién es el chico nuevo?Who is the new guy?
- AlejandroSe llama Angus.His name is Angus.
- MaríaMucho gusto, Angus.Nice to meet you, Angus.
- AlejandroÉl dice que es un placer.He says it is a pleasure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
