BMW
The phrase BMW in Spanish refers to the automotive brand BMW.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the brand name is commonly used without modification. In certain playful or affectionate contexts, you may hear the diminutive form BMWito used to refer to a small BMW.
Meaning: colloquial names and pronunciations, apart from the romanised "BMW" (name)
Did you know?
- In Spain, referring to a BMW as a germanazo can be a way to emphasize the car's robust German engineering.
- In many Latin American social circles, pronouncing the letters with an English accent, such as 'bi-em-dablio', can actually serve as a social marker to sound more 'posh' or international.
- The Spanish name for the letter 'W' is uve doble, which literally means 'double V', contrasting with the English 'double-u'.
Examples in context
- Ella conduce un BMW.She drives a BMW.This sentence is useful for showing how to use BMW when describing what someone drives.Tatoeba #1354726 by marcelostockle, translation #1354293 by CK
- Llevo un BMW.I drive a BMW.This sentence is useful for expressing that you drive a BMW.Tatoeba #5840573 by arh, translation #5840492 by CK
- Ese BMW es muy rápido.That BMW is very fast.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at cars in a parking lot.
- Sofía¿Te gusta ese BMW?Do you like that BMW?
- DanielSí, es un coche increíble.Yes, it is an incredible car.
- SofíaDaniel, parece muy caro.Daniel, it looks very expensive.
- DanielLo es, pero es genial.It is, but it's great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
