Demetrio
/deˈmetɾjo/masculine
The English name Demetrius is translated into Spanish as Demetrio.
Demetrio is the Spanish equivalent of the English given name Demetrius.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/deˈmetɾjo/
Did you know?
- The name Demetrio is derived from the name of Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest.
- In Spanish culture, names ending in -io like Demetrio often feel traditional or vintage, making them less common for babies born in the 21st century.
- In Spanish, the diminutive Demetricito is often used as a term of endearment, though adding -cito to a name as formal as Demetrio creates a humorous contrast between gravity and affection.
Examples in context
- Hola, Demetrius! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Demetrius! How are you?
- Mi primo se llama Demetrio.My cousin's name is Demetrio.
- Demetrio es un hombre muy amable.Demetrio is a very kind man.
- ¿Conoces a Demetrio de la oficina?Do you know Demetrio from the office?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Demetrio hoy?Have you seen Demetrio today?
- SofíaNo, no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- MateoEspero que Demetrio esté bien.I hope Demetrio is doing well.
- SofíaSeguro que sí, Mateo.I'm sure he is, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “demetrius” translations and entries Demetrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Demetrio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
