Curtis
/kuɾtis/from spelling rules
Curtis is the Spanish form of the proper name Curtis.
Curtis is a proper name used to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuɾtis/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often add a diminutive suffix to names to show affection, potentially turning Curtis into Curtisito.
- A listener might mistake Curtis for curtís, which is a form of the verb curtir meaning to tan leather or harden a person through experience.
- The pronunciation of the 'u' in Curtis in Spanish is much shorter and more clipped than the elongated 'u' often heard in American English.
Examples in context
- Esta es la señora Curtis.This is Miss Curtis.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as Curtis.Tatoeba #1466134 by marcelostockle, translation #61536 by CN
- Siéntese otra vez, señorita Curtis.Sit down again, Miss Curtis.This sentence is useful for addressing someone as Curtis.Tatoeba #772393 by Shishir, translation #32611 by CP
- Señor Curtis, me alegra darle la bienvenida a nuestra empresa.Mr. Curtis, I am pleased to welcome you to our company.
- Hola, Curtis, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Curtis, how are you?
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a meeting.
- DanielHola, ¿estás buscando a Curtis?Hello, are you looking for Curtis?
- MaríaSí, tengo una cita con Curtis.Yes, I have an appointment with Curtis.
- DanielÉl está en la oficina ahora.He is in the office now.
- MaríaGracias por avisarme.Thanks for letting me know.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
