Arturo
/aɾˈtuɾo/masculine
The English name Arthur is translated into Spanish as Arturo.
Arturo is the Spanish equivalent of the male given name Arthur.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾˈtuɾo/
Did you know?
- The name Arturo was created as a linguistic rhyme with the verb hartar, which means 'to sate' or 'to stuff' oneself with food.
- If you are 'hartado' (fed up) with something, the word shares its root with the name 'Arturo', making the name a potential target for jokes about gluttony or exhaustion.
- While Arturo is the standard translation, Spanish speakers will often switch back to 'Arthur' when speaking specifically about someone from an English-speaking country.
Examples in context
- Arturo es un hombre sofisticado y culto.Arthur is a sophisticated and cultured man.
- Me gustaría presentarles al señor Arturo Pérez.I would like to introduce Mr. Arthur Pérez to you.
- Arturito siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.Little Arthur is always willing to help.
- Mi primo se llama Arturo.My cousin's name is Arturo.
- ¿Conoces a Arturo?Do you know Arturo?
- Arturo es un buen hombre.Arturo is a good man.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a coworker at a party.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está Arturo?Where is Arturo?
- ElenaÉl está en la cocina.He is in the kitchen.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arthur” translations and entries Arturo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arturo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
