David
/daˈbid/
David is the Spanish form of the male given name David.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While David is the standard name, the diminutive Davidito can be used to add a touch of endearment and playfulness.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /daˈbid/.
Did you know?
- If you call a friend Davidito, you might be teasing them. While often used for affection, it can also be used ironically to mock someone by making them sound small or insignificant.
- In Spanish, the name David can be used in the idiomatic expression ser un David contra Goliat to describe a massive underdog fighting a powerful opponent.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the name David is often paired as a compound name, such as Juan David or José David, to honor multiple saints or family members.
Examples in context
- David está en casa.David is at home.This sentence shows the location of David.Tatoeba #743734 by Shishir, translation #742109 by CN
- David es muy activo.David is very active.This sentence describes a personality trait of David.Tatoeba #1147909 by Shishir, translation #39340 by CN
- David es muy atractivo.David is very attractive.This sentence describes the physical appearance of David.Tatoeba #4600611 by DarkHollow, translation #13423514 by rul
- Hola, David.Hi, David.
- ¡Hola, Davito!Hey, Davito!
- Te quiero mucho, David.I love you so much, David.
- ¡Te quiero mucho, Davidito!I love you so much, little David!
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about their mutual friend.
- Lucía¿Dónde está David hoy?Where is David today?
- AlejandroCreo que David está trabajando.I think David is working.
- LucíaTengo que llamar a David.I have to call David.
- AlejandroÉl puede contestar más tarde.He can answer later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “david” translations and entries David, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
