Dragon Ball Z
/dɾaɡon baʝ θ/from spelling rules
Dragon Ball Z is the Spanish name for the Japanese manga and anime series centered on the adventures of Goku and his friends.
In casual conversations, many people use 'Dragon Ball Z' in its original form.
Which one should you use?
DBZ is a common abbreviation used among Spanish-speaking fans.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɾaɡon baʝ θ/
Did you know?
- In Latin America, the series is so culturally ingrained that the phrase estoy cargando mi ki is used colloquially to mean someone is gathering energy or preparing for a difficult task.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the name Goku has become a generic shorthand to describe someone who is incredibly strong or has an obsession with training.
- Depending on the region, the 'Z' in Dragon Ball Z may be pronounced as a 'zeta' or a soft 's', reflecting the phonetic divide between Spain and Latin America.
Examples in context
- Me encanta DBZ, es una serie épicaI love DBZ, it's an epic series
- ¿Has visto Dragon Ball Z? Es una serie de culto en muchos países.Have you watched Dragon Ball Z? It's a cult series in many countries.
- Hoy voy a comprar la nueva película de DBZ. ¡Estoy emocionado!Today, I'm going to buy the new DBZ movie. I'm excited!
- Me encanta Dragon Ball Z.I love Dragon Ball Z.
- ¿Has visto Dragon Ball Z en la televisión?Have you seen Dragon Ball Z on TV?
- Dragon Ball Z es mi serie favorita.Dragon Ball Z is my favorite series.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their favorite shows.
- Mateo¿Cuál es tu serie favorita, Sofía?Which is your favorite series, Sofía?
- SofíaMi favorita es Dragon Ball Z.My favorite is Dragon Ball Z.
- Mateo¡A mí también me encanta!I love it too!
- SofíaEs la mejor historia de todas.It is the best story of all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
