Cornelio
/koɾˈneljo/
The English name Cornelius is translated into Spanish as Cornelio.
Cornelio is a male given name used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾˈneljo/
Did you know?
- Because Cornelio shares a root with cuerno, which means 'horn', it can occasionally be used in Spanish wordplay or jokes involving stubbornness or animal traits.
- In Spanish literature and tradition, the name Cornelio is strongly linked to the biblical Centurion Cornelius, who is seen as the first Gentile to be converted to Christianity.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, Cornelio is perceived as a very traditional or 'grandfather' name, making it rare among children today.
Examples in context
- Señor Cornelius, me complace presentarle a nuestro equipo.Mr. Cornelius, it is my pleasure to introduce you to our team.
- Cornelio es mi primo.Cornelio is my cousin.
- ¿Conoces a Cornelio?Do you know Cornelio?
- El abuelo se llama Cornelio.Grandfather's name is Cornelio.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their family members.
- Sofía¿Cómo se llama tu tío?What is your uncle's name?
- MateoÉl es Cornelio.He is Cornelio.
- SofíaAh, Cornelio es un nombre clásico.Ah, Cornelio is a classic name.
- MateoSí, es un nombre muy antiguo.Yes, it is a very old name.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cornelius” translations and entries Cornelio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
