Edwin
Edwin is the Spanish form of the male given name Edwin.
Edwin is a masculine given name used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- While the name is borrowed from English, the stress in Spanish is often shifted to the final syllable, leading people to say 'Ed-WÍN' instead of the English 'ED-win'.
- Because Edwin lacks a Catholic saint's day, people with this name in traditional Spanish communities often choose a 'santo' from another name to celebrate their name day.
- Because the letter 'w' is not native to the Spanish alphabet, the pronunciation of Edwin often varies by region, with some speakers treating the 'w' as a soft 'u' sound.
Examples in context
- Un gran avance en nuestra comprensión del universo tuvo lugar en la década de 1920 gracias al astrónomo estadounidense Edwin Hubble.A major breakthrough in our understanding of the universe took place in the 1920's thanks to American astronomer Edwin Hubble.This sentence shows how to use Edwin when referring to the astronomer Edwin Hubble.Tatoeba #4381358 by pchamorro, translation #3957948 by Hybrid
- El nombre Edwin no me dice nada.The name Edwin doesn't ring a bell.This sentence demonstrates how to use Edwin when discussing the name itself.Tatoeba #1808191 by krash, translation #65314 by CN
- Hola, Edwin. ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Edwin. How are you?
- Hola, soy Edwin.Hello, I am Edwin.
Example conversation
Maria is introducing her colleague to Mateo.
- MaríaMateo, te presento a Edwin.Mateo, I'd like you to meet Edwin.
- MateoHola, Edwin. Mucho gusto.Hello, Edwin. Nice to meet you.
- MaríaÉl es el nuevo diseñador.He is the new designer.
- MateoBienvenido al equipo, Edwin.Welcome to the team, Edwin.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.