Hugh
/uɡ/from spelling rules
Hugh is a male given name used in Spanish.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The English name Hugh is often translated to the Spanish name Hugo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the region of Galicia, the traditional equivalent to the name Hugh is Uxío.
How do you pronounce it?
/uɡ/
Did you know?
- The name Hugo shares its root with the English word 'huge', as both originate from the Germanic word for 'mind' or 'spirit'.
- In Spanish, the name Hugo is often used in the phrase el Hugo, though adding an article to a proper name is usually considered informal or regional.
- The Spanish version Hugo is currently one of the most popular boys' names in Spain, often ranking in the top ten for newborns.
Examples in context
- Leonardo DiCaprio ganó el Oscar al mejor actor por su papel de Hugh Glass en el Renacido.Leonardo DiCaprio won the Oscar for best actor for his role as Hugh Glass in The Revenant.This sentence shows the use of Hugh as a character name.Tatoeba #4997308 by albrusgher, translation #4947697 by Hybrid
- Uxío, ¿has visitado Galicia antes?Hugh, have you visited Galicia before?
- Conozco a un hombre llamado Hugh.I know a man named Hugh.
- Hugh es mi mejor amigo.Hugh is my best friend.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a new coworker.
- Lucía¿Sabes quién es el nuevo?Do you know who the new guy is?
- MateoSí, se llama Hugh.Yes, his name is Hugh.
- LucíaAh, ¿Hugh es de Inglaterra?Oh, is Hugh from England?
- MateoNo, creo que es de Estados Unidos.No, I think he is from the United States.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
