How to Say "Barbara" in Spanish

Bárbara

/ˈbaɾbaɾa/feminine

Bárbara is the Spanish cognate and transliteration of the female given name Barbara.

In polite or formal situations, you can address a woman as Señora Bárbara to show respect.

Meaning: cognates and transliterations of female given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈbaɾbaɾa/

In Spanish, the word bárbara is used as an adjective to describe something extraordinary, intense or even cruel. Saying ¡Qué fiesta más bárbara! means the party was wild or amazing.
In some Latin American countries, calling someone bárbaro is a high compliment meaning they are exceptionally skilled or talented at a specific task.
While the name Bárbara is common, it is actually a loanword from Ancient Greek meaning 'foreign woman'.

Alister mató a Bárbara.
Alister killed Barbara.
This sentence is useful for seeing the name used in a simple sentence about Alister and Bárbara.
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Fue Alister quien mató a Bárbara.
It was Alister who killed Barbara.
This sentence shows the name used in a sentence focused on Alister's action.
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Bárbara fue asesinada por Álister.
Barbara was killed by Alister.
This sentence shows the name used in a passive construction.
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¡Señora Bárbara, es un honor tenerla en nuestra conferencia!
Mrs. Barbara, it's an honor to have you at our conference!
Bárbara, ¿me podría pasar el informe?
Barbara, could you pass me the report, please?
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