Dominique
/dominike/from spelling rules
Dominique is a proper name used for a person in Spanish.
Dominique is used as a personal name for an individual.
How do you pronounce it?
/dominike/
Did you know?
- While Dominique is French, the Spanish variant Domingo is the source of the name for the República Dominicana, known in English as the Dominican Republic.
- Historically, in some Spanish-speaking rural areas, the name Dominga was specifically chosen for girls born on a Sunday.
- While Dominique is a recognizable name, it is actually the French spelling and is quite rare in Spanish-speaking countries. A person with this name would more likely be addressed by the Spanish versions Domingo for a man or Dominga for a woman.
Examples in context
- ¿Has visto a Mona últimamente?Have you seen Mona lately?
- ¿Viste a Dominique en la fiesta? ¡Tenía un vestido increíble!Did you see Dominique at the party? She had an amazing dress!
- Dominique es mi mejor amiga.Dominique is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Dominique?Do you know Dominique?
- Hoy es el cumpleaños de Dominique.Today is Dominique's birthday.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Elena¿Has visto a Dominique hoy?Have you seen Dominique today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Dominique.No, I haven't seen Dominique.
- ElenaEspero que esté bien.I hope she is doing well.
- JavierSeguro que sí, Elena.I'm sure she is, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
