How to Say "Gnome" in Spanish

gnomo

/ˈnomo/

The Spanish word for gnome is gnomo.

The word gnomo is used to refer to a dwarf or a goblin.

Meaning: dwarf, goblin (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

Chaneque is used mainly in Mexico.

/ˈnomo/

While gnomo refers to a fantasy creature, Spanish speakers use the word enano for a person with dwarfism, and mixing them up can be considered offensive.
The word gnomo was actually invented by a Swiss physician named Paracelsus in the 16th century to describe elemental beings of the earth.
Spanish has several words for small humanoid creatures, such as duende, which describes a more playful or domestic sprite than the earthy gnomo.

Tom es un gnomo.
Tom is a gnome.
This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a gnomo.
Tatoeba #10031526 by manufrutos, translation #10028602 by shekitten
Nemesio era un gnomo chiquitín, simpático y cantarín.
Nemesio was a tiny, friendly gnome who loved singing.
This sentence is useful for describing a tiny, friendly and singing gnomo.
Tatoeba #7935144 by Seael, translation #10185167 by DJ_Saidez
Soy un gnomo.
I am a gnome.
This sentence is useful for stating that you are a gnomo.
Tatoeba #13438840 by Seael, translation #13438841 by Seael
El jardín estaba adornado con pequeños duendes.
The garden was adorned with small gnomes
¿Alguna vez has visto un gnomo?
Have you ever seen a gnome before?
En México, el chaneque es un ser mítico travieso
In Mexico, the chaneque is a mischievous mythical being
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

María and Daniel are looking at garden decorations.

María

Mira ese gnomo de jardín.
Look at that garden gnome.
Daniel

Es un gnomo muy gracioso.
It is a very funny gnome.
María

¿Quieres comprar ese gnomo para nosotros?
Do you want to buy that gnome for us?
Daniel

No, el gnomo es demasiado caro.
No, the gnome is too expensive.

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