Dorothy
/doɾoti/from spelling rules
Dorothy is the Spanish form of the female given name Dorothy.
Dorothy is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/doɾoti/
Did you know?
- The Spanish name Dorotea shares the same root as the masculine name Teodoro, which is the reverse of the Greek components.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, names like Dorotea are now considered 'nombres de abuela' or 'grandmother names' and are rarely given to newborns.
- Due to the global popularity of 'The Wizard of Oz', many Spanish speakers recognize the name Dorothy specifically as an Americanism rather than a native Spanish name.
Examples in context
- Dorothy no está en la oficina.Dorothy isn't in the office.This example shows the use of Dorothy to indicate someone's absence from an office.Tatoeba #1705548 by marcelostockle, translation #36828 by CN
- Dorothy le envió un lindo obsequio.Dorothy sent him a nice present.This sentence illustrates Dorothy as the subject of an action involving sending a gift.Tatoeba #1705546 by marcelostockle, translation #36826 by CN
- Dorothy debería estudiar arte en París.Dorothy should study art in Paris.This sentence uses Dorothy to express a suggestion regarding someone's studies.Tatoeba #955952 by Shishir, translation #847140 by Source_Benedict_1921
- Hola Dorothy, ¿cómo estás?Hello Dorothy, how are you?
- Dorotea, me alegra verteDorotea, I'm glad to see you.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a friend's birthday party.
- Daniel¿Sabes si Dorothy vendrá a la fiesta?Do you know if Dorothy is coming to the party?
- LucíaSí, Dorothy me confirmó que vendrá.Yes, Dorothy confirmed to me that she is coming.
- DanielQué bueno, ella es una gran amiga.That's good, she is a great friend.
- LucíaEs cierto, nos vemos allí.It's true, see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
