Ícaro
/ˈikaɾo/masculine
The Spanish translation for the name Icarus is Ícaro.
Meaning: Translations (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Ícaro is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈikaɾo/
Did you know?
- The name Ícaro is rarely used as a given name for babies in Spanish-speaking countries, appearing almost exclusively in academic or artistic contexts.
- In Spanish literature and common speech, the phrase volar demasiado cerca del sol is used as a metaphor for overambition, directly referencing the myth of Ícaro.
- The accent on Ícaro follows the rules for 'esdrújulas', which are words stressed on the third-to-last syllable and must always carry a written accent.
Examples in context
- Ícaro voló muy cerca del sol.Icarus flew very close to the sun.
- La historia de Ícaro es fascinante.The story of Icarus is fascinating.
- ¿Conoces el mito de Ícaro?Do you know the myth of Icarus?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book in a library.
- MateoSofía, ¿has leído sobre Ícaro?Sofía, have you read about Icarus?
- SofíaSí, la leyenda de Ícaro me encanta.Yes, I love the legend of Icarus.
- MateoEs una tragedia muy triste.It is a very sad tragedy.
- SofíaEs cierto, Mateo.That's true, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “icarus” translations and entries Ícaro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
