Cheryl
/t͡ʃeɾil/from spelling rules
Cheryl is the Spanish form of the English female given name Cheryl.
Cheryl is a female given name used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃeɾil/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use diminutive suffixes like -ita to create affectionate versions of names, meaning a friend might call her Cherylita.
- Because the name ends in a consonant, some Spanish speakers may instinctively add an unwritten 'e' at the end, pronouncing it as 'Cherile'. This is a common linguistic habit in Spanish to avoid ending a word on a hard consonant.
- While the name is used in Spanish-speaking contexts, it lacks a specific Spanish etymological equivalent, meaning it has not been 'translated' into a traditional Hispanic version.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuándo es el cumpleaños de Cheryl?When is Cheryl’s birthday?This sentence is useful for asking about the birthday of Cheryl.Tatoeba #4076881 by sofiar2707, translation #4076860 by Hybrid
- Cheryl es una buena amiga míaCheryl is a good friend of mine
- Cheryl es una buena amiga mía. Me gusta pasar tiempo con ella.Cheryl is a good friend of mine. I enjoy spending time with her.
- ¿Cómo estás, Cheryl?How are you, Cheryl?
- ¡Hola Cheryl! ¿Cómo estás?Hello Cheryl! How are you?
- Cheryl es mi mejor amiga.Cheryl is my best friend.
- Yo hablé con Cheryl esta mañana.I spoke with Cheryl this morning.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Cheryl últimamente?Have you seen Cheryl lately?
- LucíaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- MateoCheryl me llamó ayer.Cheryl called me yesterday.
- Lucía¡Qué bueno!That's good!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
