Beatriz
/beaˈtɾiθ/feminine
Beatriz is the Spanish form of the female given name Beatrice.
Beatriz is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Beatriz is the standard full form of the name, while Bea is an informal nickname.
How do you pronounce it?
/beaˈtɾiθ/
Did you know?
- The name Beatriz shares its Latin root with the English word 'beatific', which describes something imparting great joy or bliss.
- In Spain, the pronunciation of Beatriz changes from a 'th' sound in the north and center to an 's' sound in the south and Canary Islands.
- While Bea is the common nickname, some Spanish speakers use the more affectionate diminutive Beatita.
Examples in context
- Esta es mi madre. Se llama Beatriz.This is my mother. Her name is Beatrice.This sentence is useful for introducing someone by their name using Beatriz.Tatoeba #463317 by lukaszpp, translation #463316 by lukaszpp
- Conozco a una chica que se llama Beatriz.I know a girl named Beatriz.
- Beatriz es mi mejor amiga.Beatriz is my best friend.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Javier¿Has visto a Beatriz hoy?Have you seen Beatriz today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Beatriz.No, I haven't seen Beatriz.
- JavierElla quería hablar contigo.She wanted to talk to you.
- SofíaLe llamaré más tarde.I will call her later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beatrice” translations and entries Beatriz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Beatriz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
