Elisa
/elisa/from spelling rules
Elisa is the Spanish form of the female given name Elisa.
Elisa is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/elisa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking religious contexts, the name Elisa is linked to the biblical figure Elisha, though in Spanish Eliseo is the masculine form used for the prophet.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, diminutive forms like Elisita are used not just to show affection, but to soften a request or an order.
- In Spanish, Elisa is often a standalone name, but it is historically a diminutive of Elisabeth. This reflects a broader trend in Spanish where shortened names eventually become official independent names.
Examples in context
- Elisa, ¡ponte otra falda!Elisa, go put on a different skirt!This sentence shows how to address someone named Elisa directly.Tatoeba #4999337 by don_ramon, translation #9086927 by DJ_Saidez
- Un día Elisa partió para Madrid.One day, Elisa left for Madrid.This sentence describes a past action taken by Elisa.Tatoeba #523787 by hayastan, translation #2168365 by AlanF_US
- Elisa se inscribió en la cátedra de anatomía.Elisa has enrolled in the anatomy department.This sentence describes the enrollment of Elisa in a department.Tatoeba #523788 by hayastan, translation #707173 by papabear
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a mutual friend.
- AlejandroHola, ¿sabes dónde está Elisa?Hi, do you know where Elisa is?
- MaríaCreo que Elisa fue al supermercado.I think Elisa went to the supermarket.
- AlejandroNecesito hablar con Elisa ahora.I need to speak with Elisa now.
- MaríaLlama a Elisa por teléfono entonces.Call Elisa on the phone then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
