Édgar
/ˈedɡaɾ/masculine
The English name Edgar is translated into Spanish as Édgar or Edgardo.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Édgar | /ˈedɡaɾ/ | masculine |
| Edgardo | /edˈɡaɾdo/ | masculine |
Both Édgar and Edgardo are masculine given names used to identify males.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈedɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, Edgardo is occasionally used as a surname, though it is far more common as a given name.
- Spanish speakers may use the nickname Edy or Eddy for both Édgar and Edgardo, adopting the English spelling for the diminutive.
- The suffix -ardo in Edgardo is shared with other traditional Spanish names like Bernardo and Ricardo, giving it a rhythmic quality familiar to native speakers.
Examples in context
- Édgar es mi hermano.Édgar is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Édgar?Do you know Édgar?
- Édgar vive en España.Édgar lives in Spain.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend.
- Mateo¿Dónde está Édgar?Where is Édgar?
- LucíaÉl está en su casa.He is at his house.
- MateoÉl siempre está muy ocupado.He is always very busy.
- LucíaSí, es un hombre muy trabajador.Yes, he is a very hardworking man.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edgar” translations and entries Édgar, Edgardo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
