camilla
/kamiʝa/from spelling rules
camilla is the Spanish female given name for Camilla.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form Camilita is specifically noted as an endearing way to refer to someone in some Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamiʝa/
Did you know?
- In a medical context, camilla does not refer to a person's name but is the standard Spanish word for a 'stretcher' used by paramedics.
- The word camilla actually shares its roots with the word for 'bed', which is cama in Spanish.
- Unlike the English name 'Camilla', which is often linked to the Roman mythology of a warrior maiden, the Spanish noun camilla is rooted in domestic utility.
Examples in context
- Camilita, ¿me podrías prestar tu libro?Camilla, could you lend me your book?
- Camilla es mi mejor amiga.Camilla is my best friend.
- Camilla vive en Madrid.Camilla lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend.
- LucíaMateo, ¿conoces a camilla?Mateo, do you know Camilla?
- MateoSí, es muy simpática.Yes, she is very nice.
- LucíaElla es mi prima.She is my cousin.
- MateoNo sabía que camilla era tu prima.I didn't know Camilla was your cousin.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
