Clara
/ˈklaɾa/
Clara is the Spanish form of the female given name Clare.
Clara is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklaɾa/
Did you know?
- A clara is also a type of beer drink in Spain and Mexico consisting of a mixture of lager and lemonade. It is essentially a shandy.
- In Spanish, clara can refer to an egg white, as it is the 'clear' part of the egg. This means if you order a clara de huevo at a cafe, you are asking for an egg white.
- Calling someone una persona muy clara is a way to praise their integrity and honesty.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Clara. ¿Cómo estás?Good morning, Clare. How are you?
- Señorita Clare, gracias por su ayuda.Miss Clare, thank you for your help.
- Eres una persona inteligente, Clara.You are an intelligent person, Clare.
- Clara es mi mejor amiga.Clara is my best friend.
- A Clara le gusta mucho leer.Clara likes reading a lot.
Example conversation
Alejandro is asking Elena about a friend.
- Alejandro¿Conoces a Clara?Do you know Clara?
- ElenaSí, ella es mi mejor amiga.Yes, she is my best friend.
- Alejandro¿Es Clara la que vive aquí?Is Clara the one who lives here?
- ElenaNo, ella vive en otra ciudad.No, she lives in another city.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Clara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
