Benedicto
/beneˈdiɡto/
The English name Benedict is translated into Spanish as Benedicto. Wiktionary also lists Benito and Benicio.
Meaning: equivalent male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Benedicto | /beneˈdiɡto/ | |
| Benito | /beˈnito/ | masculine |
| Benicio | /beˈniθjo/ /beˈnisjo/ |
masculine |
These terms are masculine given names that serve as the Spanish equivalents of the name Benedict.
Which one should you use?
Benedicto is the standard translation of the name, while Benito and Benicio are other masculine Spanish forms of the same name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In countries such as Mexico, Argentina and Chile, the name Benedict is translated as Benedicto.
How do you pronounce it?
/beneˈdiɡto/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the root of Benedicto comes from the Latin words for 'well' and 'speak', effectively meaning 'well spoken of'.
- While Benedicto is the formal equivalent, the version Benito is widely recognized globally due to the famous Mexican revolutionary Benito Juárez.
- The name Benito is closely related to the Spanish word bendito, which means 'blessed' and is often used as an adjective or an exclamation.
Examples in context
- Benito, agradecería si pudiera firmar estos documentos.Benedict, I would appreciate it if you could sign these documents.
- Benedicto, ¿has pensado en tus planes para el fin de semana?Benedict, have you thought about your plans for the weekend?
- El nombre de mi abuelo es Benedicto.My grandfather's name is Benedicto.
- ¿Conoces a alguien que se llame Benedicto?Do you know anyone named Benedicto?
- Benedicto es un nombre muy antiguo.Benedicto is a very old name.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at an old family tree.
- Daniel¿Quién es este hombre en la foto?Who is this man in the photo?
- ElenaEs tu tío, se llama Benedicto.It is your uncle, his name is Benedicto.
- DanielNo recordaba que su nombre fuera Benedicto.I didn't remember that his name was Benedicto.
- ElenaEs un nombre clásico de la familia.It is a classic family name.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “benedict” translations and entries Benedicto, Benito, Benicio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Benedicto, Benito, benito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
