Gladys
/ɡladis/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase Gladys is a female given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Gladita is a nickname used in some regions.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡladis/
Did you know?
- The Spanish name Gladys is an unadapted borrowing from English, which originally derived the name from the Welsh Gwladus.
- The name Gladys is relatively rare in Spain but has historically been more common in Latin American countries due to cultural influences from the United States.
- In some Latin American countries, Gladys is viewed as a 'vintage' name associated with a specific past generation rather than a current trend.
Examples in context
- Gladys, ¿puede por favor firmar este documento?Gladys, could you please sign this document?
- Hola, Gladys.Hello, Gladys.
- Gladys es mi mejor amiga.Gladys is my best friend.
- ¿Viste a Gladys hoy?Did you see Gladys today?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking in a coffee shop.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿sabes dónde está Gladys?Daniel, do you know where Gladys is?
- DanielCreo que Gladys está en la biblioteca.I think Gladys is in the library.
- ElenaGracias, voy a buscarla.Thanks, I'm going to look for her.
- DanielDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gladys, CC BY-SA 4.0.
