Gordon
/ɡoɾdon/from spelling rules
Gordon is the Spanish form of the proper name Gordon.
Gordon is a proper name used to refer to a person. When addressing a person named Gordon with high respect or in a formal context, you may use titles such as Señor Gordon or Don Gordon.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoɾdon/
Did you know?
- The word gordón is an augmentative of gordo, meaning 'fat', and is used to describe someone particularly large or heavy. Because of this, calling someone Gordon without the accent might lead to unintended teasing if they misunderstand the pronunciation.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the word gordón is used as a term of endearment for babies and children, regardless of their actual size.
- In Spanish, proper names like Gordon do not automatically change to match the gender of the person, meaning a woman named Gordon is still referred to as Gordon rather than a feminized version.
Examples in context
- Gordon se interesa por el estilo de vida japonés.Gordon is interested in the Japanese way of life.This sentence shows how to use Gordon in a sentence regarding his interests.Tatoeba #1658932 by marcelostockle, translation #62283 by marcelostockle
- Mucho gusto, soy Gordón. ¿Y usted?Nice to meet you, I'm Gordón. And you?
- Buenos días, Señor Gordon. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarlo?Good morning, Mr. Gordon. How can I assist you?
- Don Gordon, un placer conocerlo. ¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado en España?Mr. Gordon, a pleasure to meet you. How long have you been in Spain?
- Gordon es un buen amigo.Gordon is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a Gordon?Do you know Gordon?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their colleague.
- Lucía¿Ya llamaste a Gordon?Did you call Gordon yet?
- DanielNo, todavía no lo he llamado.No, I haven't called him yet.
- LucíaGordon necesita los documentos hoy.Gordon needs the documents today.
- DanielLo llamaré en este momento.I will call him right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
