Clara
/ˈklaɾa/
The English female given name Claire is translated into Spanish as Clara.
Clara is the Spanish equivalent of the name Claire.
Which one should you use?
Clara is the standard form of the name, while Clarita is an affectionate diminutive used as a nickname.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklaɾa/
Did you know?
- Because clara also means 'egg white' in many Spanish-speaking countries, a very rapid conversation might momentarily confuse the ear if the context is missing.
- A clara can also refer to a specific type of beer drink, which is a mixture of beer and lemon soda popular in Spain.
- While Clara is a name, the lowercase adjective clara is used to describe a woman's skin as fair or light-complexioned.
Examples in context
- Clara es mi mejor amiga.Clara is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Clara?Do you know Clara?
- Mañana voy a visitar a Clara.I am going to visit Clara tomorrow.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- Sofía¿Has visto a Clara hoy?Have you seen Clara today?
- JavierNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- SofíaElla debe estar en su casa.She must be at her house.
- JavierEs muy probable, Sofía.That is very likely, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Clara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
