Dede
/dede/from spelling rules
Dede is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a specific person.
Dede is a proper noun used to identify a particular individual.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dede/.
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking communities, Dede is used as a hypocoristic or affectionate nickname for names like Adela or Eduardo.
- While Dede is a name, it sounds nearly identical to the French word dédé, which is a common slang shortening of the name André.
- An English speaker might confuse the name Dede with the Spanish word dedo, which means 'finger'.
Examples in context
- ¡Me lastimé el dedito jugando fútbol!I hurt my finger playing soccer!
- Dede es mi mejor amiga.Dede is my best friend.
- ¿Dónde está Dede ahora?Where is Dede now?
- Yo hablé con Dede ayer.I spoke with Dede yesterday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofia are talking about a friend.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Dede hoy?Have you seen Dede today?
- SofíaNo, no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- AlejandroDede dijo que vendría temprano.Dede said he would come early.
- SofíaQuizás Dede tuvo un problema.Maybe Dede had a problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
