Iván Cornejo
/iban koɾnexo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, Ivan Cornejo is written Iván Cornejo, with an accent on the a of the first name.
Iván Cornejo is the name of a Mexican American singer and songwriter. Spanish speakers write and say his name the Spanish way.
What does it mean word for word?
Iván is the first name and Cornejo is the family name.
How do you pronounce it?
The v of Iván sounds like a b, and the stress falls on the last syllable as the accent shows. The j in Cornejo is a throaty h sound made at the back of the mouth, like the ch in Scottish loch. The r is a single quick tap.
Did you know?
- The name Iván is not originally Spanish, but is a Russian borrowing of the name 'Ivan'.
- The surname Cornejo is also the Spanish word for the 'cornel' or 'dogwood' tree.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la música de Iván Cornejo.I love Iván Cornejo's music.
- Iván Cornejo es un artista muy talentoso.Iván Cornejo is a very talented artist.
- ¿Escuchaste el nuevo álbum de Iván Cornejo?Did you listen to Iván Cornejo's new album?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing music in a cafe.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿conoces a Iván Cornejo?Daniel, do you know Iván Cornejo?
- DanielSí, sus canciones son muy buenas.Yes, his songs are very good.
- ElenaA mí también me gusta mucho su estilo.I also really like his style.
- DanielEs un cantante increíble.He is an incredible singer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cornejo, Iván, cornejo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
