Esmé
/esme/from spelling rules
Esmé is the Spanish form of the female given name Esme.
Esmé is used as a proper noun for a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
/esme/
Did you know?
- The name Esmeralda shares a root with the Spanish word esmerar, which means 'to take great care' or 'to perfect'.
- In Spanish-speaking contexts, the name Esmé is often perceived as a loanword from French rather than a traditional Spanish name.
- A Spanish speaker might add the suffix '-ita' to create Esmita, a common way to express extra tenderness or to describe someone small.
Examples in context
- Estimada Esmerina, queremos felicitarla por su éxitoDear Esmerina, we want to congratulate you on your success
- ¡Hola, Esme! ¿Vienes a la fiesta?Hi, Esme! Are you coming to the party?
- La Sra. Esmérita nos honra con su presenciaMrs. Esmérita honors us with her presence
- Esmé es mi mejor amiga.Esmé is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Esmé?Do you know Esmé?
- Esmé vive en Madrid.Esmé lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Daniel is introducing his friend to Sofía.
- DanielSofía, te presento a Esmé.Sofía, I introduce you to Esmé.
- SofíaMucho gusto, Esmé.Nice to meet you, Esmé.
- DanielElla es muy inteligente.She is very intelligent.
- SofíaBienvenida al grupo, Esmé.Welcome to the group, Esmé.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
