Bieber
/bjebeɾ/from spelling rules
Bieber is the Spanish form of the surname Bieber.
Meaning: surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/bjebeɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people might jokingly associate the name with the word beber, which means 'to drink', due to the similar sound.
- In some Latin American dialects, the 'b' and 'v' sounds are identical, meaning Bieber would sound exactly the same as if it were spelled with a 'v'.
- Because the name ends in a consonant, Spanish speakers might add an invisible 'e' sound when pronouncing it, making it sound like 'biebere' to a native ear.
Examples in context
- Odio a Justin Bieber.I hate Justin Bieber.Tatoeba #2129617 by Shishir, translation #2946265 by CN
- Pega esto en tu muro si tu país no deja que acampes por tus derechos, pero sí para ver a Justin Bieber.If your country doesn't let you camp for your rights, but lets you do so to see Justin Bieber, paste this on your wall.Tatoeba #899879 by heffeque, translation #899883 by heffeque
- El apellido Bieber es alemán.The surname Bieber is German.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a famous singer.
- Elena¿Te gusta la música de Bieber?Do you like Bieber's music?
- DanielNo, no soy muy fan de él.No, I am not a big fan of his.
- ElenaEs una lástima, tiene muchas canciones buenas.It's a shame, he has many good songs.
- DanielEs verdad, pero prefiero otros estilos.That's true, but I prefer other styles.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
