Catalina
/kataˈlina/feminine
The English name Catherine is translated into Spanish as Catalina.
Catalina is the Spanish female given name used to correspond to the name Catherine.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/kataˈlina/
Did you know?
- The name Catalina is the Spanish counterpart to the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη, sharing a deep ancestral root despite looking quite different to a modern English speaker.
- A person named Catalina might be called by the affectionate diminutive Catalinita.
- The name Catalina is closely associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, one of the most venerated saints in Spanish Catholic tradition.
Examples in context
- Catalina se quedó bajo techo porque estaba lloviendo.Catherine stayed indoors because it was raining.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Catalina in a basic context.Tatoeba #634338 by Dejo, translation #26932 by CN
- La señorita Catherine es una mujer muy inteligente y trabajadora.Miss Catherine is a very intelligent and hardworking woman.
- Cati, ¿quieres salir a pasear con nosotros?Cati, do you want to go out for a walk with us?
- Catalina es mi mejor amiga.Catalina is my best friend.
- Conozco a una chica llamada Catalina.I know a girl named Catalina.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a café.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Catalina hoy?Have you seen Catalina today?
- AlejandroNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- LucíaElla es muy amable con todos.She is very kind to everyone.
- AlejandroSí, Catalina es una gran persona.Yes, Catalina is a great person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “catherine” translations and entries Catalina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Catalina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
