Elmo
/elmo/from spelling rules
Elmo is the Spanish form of the male given name Elmo.
Elmo is used as a proper noun for a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/elmo/
Did you know?
- A phenomenon called 'St. Elmo's Fire' is translated into Spanish as el fuego de San Telmo, shifting the name from Elmo to Telmo.
- Modern Spanish speakers might associate the name Elmo more with the red puppet from Sesame Street than with traditional Spanish naming customs.
- Although elmo means 'helmet', a modern Spanish speaker would use the word casco for a motorcycle or construction helmet, making elmo sound like it belongs in a poem or a history book.
Examples in context
- Elmo es un nombre muy antiguo.Elmo is a very old name.
- Mi abuelo se llama Elmo.My grandfather's name is Elmo.
- ¿Conoces a alguien llamado Elmo?Do you know someone named Elmo?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a new neighbor.
- Javier¿Sabes el nombre del vecino?Do you know the neighbor's name?
- SofíaSí, se llama Elmo.Yes, his name is Elmo.
- JavierEs un nombre curioso.It is a curious name.
- SofíaSí, Elmo es muy amable.Yes, Elmo is very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
