Gerónimo
/xeɾonimo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for Geronimo is Gerónimo.
In Spanish, Gerónimo is primarily recognized as a proper noun, specifically referring to the name of the Apache leader, rather than being used as a common interjection or exclamation.
Meaning: Translations (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/xeɾonimo/
Did you know?
- The name Gerónimo is the Spanish version of the name 'Jerome'. It is traditionally associated with Saint Jerome, the scholar who translated the Bible into Latin.
- While the English 'geronimo' is often yelled during extreme sports, a Spanish speaker would likely use expressions like ¡Allá voy! or ¡Venga! to achieve the same effect.
- To a modern Spanish speaker, the name Gerónimo often sounds archaic or old-fashioned.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are about to jump into a swimming pool.
- Alejandro¡Estoy listo para saltar!I'm ready to jump!
- María¡Hazlo ya, Alejandro!Do it now, Alejandro!
- Alejandro¡Gerónimo!Geronimo!
- María¡Qué salto tan divertido!What a fun jump!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Gerónimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
