Antonio
/anˈtonjo/masculine
The English name Anthony is translated into Spanish as Antonio.
Antonio is a masculine given name.
Meaning: given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Spain, particularly Galicia and Asturias, the variation Antón is used for the name Anthony.
How do you pronounce it?
/anˈtonjo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a person named Antonio might be affectionately called Toño by friends and family.
- The phrase San Antonio is often used in Spanish folklore to refer to the saint who helps people find lost objects or find a romantic partner.
- The name Antonio is a doublet of the variation Antón, meaning they both descend from the same Latin root Antōnius.
Examples in context
- San Antonio de Padua es el patrón de las cosas perdidas.Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of lost things.This sentence provides an example of the name used in the context of a saint.Tatoeba #9060529 by carlosalberto, translation #6366768 by Hybrid
- ¡Mucho gusto, Sr. Antonio!Nice to meet you, Mr. Anthony!
- Señor Antonio, ¿puede ayudarme con este problema?Mr. Anthony, can you help me with this problem?
- Tony, ¿quieres salir a cenar esta noche?Tony, do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
- ¡Qué tal, Toño?What's up, Tony?
- ¿Dónde está Toni?Where is Tony?
- Mi mejor amigo se llama Antonio.My best friend's name is Antonio.
- ¿Es Antonio tu hermano?Is Antonio your brother?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a common friend at a café.
- MateoHola Lucía, ¿cómo estás?Hello Lucía, how are you?
- LucíaMuy bien, Mateo. ¿Has visto a Antonio?Very well, Mateo. Have you seen Antonio?
- MateoNo, no lo he visto hoy.No, I haven't seen him today.
- LucíaQué lástima, él quería saludarte.That's a pity, he wanted to say hello to you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anthony” translations and entries Antonio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Antonio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
