Jorge
/ˈxoɾxe/
The Spanish equivalent of the English name George is Jorge.
Jorge is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxoɾxe/
Did you know?
- In Catalonia, the celebration of San Jorge is effectively the region's version of Valentine's Day, where partners exchange books and roses.
- The Greek origin of Jorge is rooted in the word 'georgos', which is the same root found in the English word 'geology' regarding the study of the earth.
- The Spanish name Jorge arrived in the Iberian Peninsula through a Gallo-Roman intermediary rather than directly from Greece.
Examples in context
- Jorge pesa al menos 70 kilos.George weighs at least 70 kilograms.This sentence shows how to use Jorge when discussing a person's weight.Tatoeba #2933171 by marcelostockle, translation #1347392 by CN
- De seguro que Jorge va a venir.It's certain that George will come.This sentence demonstrates using Jorge to express certainty about someone's arrival.Tatoeba #1991844 by marcelostockle, translation #1347394 by CP
- Culparon a Jorge del fracaso.They blamed the failure on George.This sentence shows Jorge being used as the object of a verb regarding blame.Tatoeba #628673 by Dejo, translation #306805 by CN
- Señor González, le presento a Jorge.Mr. González, let me introduce you to George.
- Jorgito, ¿quieres venir a la fiesta?Jorgito, do you want to come to the party?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- María¿Has visto a Jorge hoy?Have you seen Jorge today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Jorge.No, I haven't seen Jorge.
- MaríaÉl me llamó esta mañana.He called me this morning.
- JavierTal vez Jorge esté en su casa.Maybe Jorge is at his house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “george” translations and entries Jorge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jorge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
