Harris
/aris/from spelling rules
Harris is the Spanish word for harris.
How do you pronounce it?
/aris/
Did you know?
- While Harris is a single name in English, Spanish tradition often uses two surnames. A person born with the name Harris in a Spanish-speaking country would typically carry a second maternal surname after it.
- To show an exceptional level of respect beyond Señor, a Spanish speaker might address someone as Don Harris.
- While 'Harris' is an English name, a Spanish speaker will instinctively treat the 'H' as silent, pronouncing it as Aris.
Examples in context
- La señora Harris tiene muchas dudas sobre el futuro de su hijo.Mrs. Harris is very doubtful about her son's future.This sentence demonstrates the use of Harris when referring to a woman as Señora Harris.Tatoeba #1199218 by rafmagon, translation #35047 by CN
- Buenos días, Señor Harris. ¿Cómo está usted hoy?Good morning, Mr. Harris. How are you today?
- Permiso, Señora Harris, ¿podría ayudarme con algo?Excuse me, Mrs. Harris, could you help me with something?
- Harris, ¿vamos al cine esta noche?Harris, are we going to the cinema tonight?
- El señor Harris vive en esa casa.Mr. Harris lives in that house.
- ¿Es usted la doctora Harris?Are you Doctor Harris?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking for a colleague in the office.
- MateoSofía, ¿está el señor Harris en su oficina?Sofía, is Mr. Harris in his office?
- SofíaNo, creo que Harris salió a almorzar.No, I think Harris went out for lunch.
- MateoTengo que entregarle estos documentos ahora.I have to give him these documents now.
- SofíaEspera diez minutos y volverá.Wait ten minutes and he will be back.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
