Daniel
/daˈnjel/
Daniel is the Spanish way to say the male given name Daniel.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Dani is an informal shortened version of Daniel in Spanish, while Danilo is a common variation of Daniel in parts of Latin America, such as the Dominican Republic and Colombia. Don Daniel is a formal way to say Daniel in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Danilo is a common variation of Daniel in parts of Latin America, such as the Dominican Republic and Colombia.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun, the name is capitalized in Spanish just as it is in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/daˈnjel/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the name Daniel is linked to the 'santo' or name day tradition, where people celebrate their namesake's feast day on December 10th.
- Spanish speakers may use Danielito as an affectionate term, where the suffix -ito transforms the name into a term of endearment regardless of the person's actual size.
- While Dani is a common nickname for Daniel in Spanish, it is also used as a diminutive for Daniela, making the nickname gender-neutral in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Daniel se puso verde de ira.Daniel turned green with anger.This sentence shows how to use Daniel to describe a person's emotional reaction.Tatoeba #13858555 by Seael, translation #11495820 by Amastan
- Daniel consiguió un buen empleo.Daniel got a good job.This sentence shows how to use Daniel to describe someone obtaining employment.Tatoeba #1469103 by marcelostockle, translation #928604 by Scott
- El tío de la máscara era Daniel.The guy in the mask was Daniel.This sentence shows how to use Daniel when identifying a person in a specific context.Tatoeba #13469203 by Seael, translation #11498864 by Amastan
- Hola, ¿es usted el señor Daniel Pérez?Hello, are you Mr. Daniel Pérez?
- Oye Dani, ¿vamos al cine esta noche?Hey Dani, are we going to the movies tonight?
- Buenas tardes, Don Daniel. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?Good afternoon, Mr. Daniel. How can I assist you?
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- Sofía¿Has hablado con Daniel hoy?Have you spoken with Daniel today?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Daniel.No, I haven't seen Daniel.
- SofíaCreo que Daniel está enfermo.I think Daniel is sick.
- AlejandroLe enviaré un mensaje a Daniel.I will send Daniel a message.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daniel” translations and entries Daniel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
