Avery
/abeɾi/from spelling rules
Avery is the Spanish form of the proper name Avery.
As a proper name, it is used to identify a person. In formal contexts, you can address a man named Avery as Señor Avery.
How do you pronounce it?
/abeɾi/
Did you know?
- Unlike traditional Spanish names, Avery has no standard religious equivalent or 'saint's day' associated with it in the Hispanic calendar.
- A Spanish speaker might instinctively add a vowel sound to the end of Avery when speaking quickly to fit the natural rhythmic flow of the language.
- In a formal introduction, a Spanish speaker would use the article el before the name, saying el señor Avery, which is not done in English.
Examples in context
- Estimado Señor AveryDear Mr. Avery
- Don Avery, ¿podría ayudarme con este asunto?Mr. Avery, could you assist me with this matter?
- Avery es mi mejor amigo.Avery is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Avery?Do you know Avery?
- Avery vive en Madrid.Avery lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their classmates.
- Daniel¿Dónde está Avery?Where is Avery?
- LucíaAvery está en la biblioteca.Avery is in the library.
- DanielGracias, Lucía.Thanks, Lucía.
- LucíaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
