Cecil
/θeθil/from spelling rules
Cecil is the Spanish form of the English male given name Cecil.
Cecil is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Cecil is used as a name, its formal Spanish equivalent is Cecilio.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeθil/
Did you know?
- The root of Cecil is the Latin word caecus, which means 'blind'. This connection links the name directly to the Spanish word for blindness, ceguera.
- The name Cecilio is famously associated with the 'Cecilian' tradition of choral music and the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia.
- While Cecil is used as a male name in English, the Spanish female equivalent is Cecilia, which is far more common than the male forms.
Examples in context
- Cecil encendió una vela.Cecil lit a candle.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Cecil in a simple action.Tatoeba #743736 by Shishir, translation #438659 by landano
- ¿Conoce usted a Cecilio?Do you know Cecil?
- El señor Cecilio es un hombre muy respetado.Mr. Cecil is a highly respected man.
- Hola, Cecilio, ¿cómo estás?Hi, Cecil, how are you?
- Cecil es mi hermano mayor.Cecil is my older brother.
- He visto a Cecil en el parque.I have seen Cecil in the park.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a mutual friend.
- María¿Has hablado con Cecil hoy?Have you spoken with Cecil today?
- AlejandroNo, no he hablado con él.No, I haven't spoken with him.
- MaríaCecil me llamó esta mañana.Cecil called me this morning.
- AlejandroQué bien que Cecil esté bien.It is good that Cecil is doing well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
