David
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico the name David is written David, the same as in English, but it is said with the stress on the last syllable: "dah-VEED".
Friends sometimes use Davo or Dave as a short form, and Davicito is a small boy's nickname.
Meaning: a male given name (proper noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Say "dah-VEED". The stress falls on the last syllable and the vowel sounds are short and clear, unlike English "DAY-vid".
When do people say it?
Michelangelo's statue is called el David in Spanish, and Mexican schoolchildren learn about it in art class.
Did you know?
- The name David comes from Hebrew and is usually taken to mean "beloved".
Examples in context
- David vive en Monterrey.David lives in Monterrey.
- Me presento, soy David.Let me introduce myself, I am David.
- ¿Viste el David de Miguel Ángel?Did you see Michelangelo's David?
Example conversation
Camila introduces her coworker David to a client in Monterrey.
- CamilaLes presento a David, de ventas.Let me introduce David, from sales.
- DavidMucho gusto.Nice to meet you.
- ClienteEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
