Ismael
/ismael/from spelling rules
Ismael is the Spanish form of the male given name Ismael.
Ismael is used as a proper noun for a male person.
How do you pronounce it?
/ismael/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, names starting with a vowel like Ismael are preceded by the definite article el in casual conversation, such as el Ismael, though this is grammatically incorrect in formal writing.
- While Ismael is a traditional name, it is often used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a symbol of the 'outcast' or 'wanderer' due to the biblical story of Ishmael.
- In Spanish literature, the name Ismael is strongly associated with Herman Melville's Moby Dick, as the narrator's famous opening line 'Call me Ishmael' is translated as Llámenme Ismael.
Examples in context
- ¿Me equivoco o de verdad eres Ismael?Am I mistaken, or are you really Ismael?This sentence is useful for verifying a person's identity using Ismael.Tatoeba #2697581 by Shishir, translation #1521855 by erikspen
- Ismael, ¿puedes ayudarme con este problema de matemáticas?Ismael, can you help me with this math problem?
- ¡Hola Ismael! ¿Cómo estás?Hi Ismael! How are you?
- Ismael, te presento a mi hermana Laura.Ismael, let me introduce you to my sister Laura.
- Ismael es un buen amigo.Ismael is a good friend.
- ¿Viste a Ismael en la fiesta?Did you see Ismael at the party?
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking for a coworker in the office.
- Javier¿Has visto a Ismael hoy?Have you seen Ismael today?
- MaríaSí, Ismael está en la cafetería.Yes, Ismael is in the cafeteria.
- JavierGracias, voy a buscarlo.Thanks, I'm going to look for him.
- MaríaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
