Daniela
/danjela/from spelling rules
Daniela is a Spanish female given name.
Among friends and close acquaintances, you might use the nicknames Dani or use Dany as a term of endearment.
Which one should you use?
The variation Daniella is found in certain regions. The nicknames Dani and Dany are used in informal settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The spelling Daniella may be used in regions such as Argentina or Uruguay.
How do you pronounce it?
/danjela/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American social circles, adding a diminutive like 'Danielita' changes the name from a simple identifier to a specific expression of warmth or even condescension depending on tone.
- If you call someone 'Dani' in a very informal setting, you are using a 'hipocorístico', which is a specific linguistic term for a name used affectionately.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, names like Daniela are often paired with a second name to create a nombre compuesto, such as Daniela María.
Examples in context
- Daniela me llamó a la casa.Daniela called me at home.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Daniela in a basic statement.Tatoeba #1243166 by marcelostockle, translation #406045 by Dorenda
- Buenas tardes, ¿es usted la señorita Daniela?Good afternoon, are you Miss Daniela?
- ¡Hola, Dani! ¿Quieres venir al cine más tarde?Hi, Dani! Do you want to come to the movies later?
- Te presento a mi amiga Daniela.Let me introduce you to my friend, Daniela.
- Daniela es mi mejor amiga.Daniela is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Daniela?Do you know Daniela?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿has visto a Daniela hoy?Daniel, have you seen Daniela today?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Daniela.No, I haven't seen Daniela.
- LucíaElla me dijo que vendría.She told me she would come.
- DanielTal vez Daniela llegará tarde.Maybe Daniela will arrive late.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
