Jake
/xake/from spelling rules
Jake is the Spanish form of the English name Jake.
How do you pronounce it?
/xake/
Did you know?
- The name Jacobo and Santiago both derive from the same Hebrew root, though they sound completely different in Spanish.
- The term jaque originates from the Persian word shāh, meaning 'king'.
- In Spanish, jaque can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is trapped or cornered in a power struggle.
Examples in context
- Fue ayer cuando Jake rompió la ventana.It was yesterday that Jake broke this window.Tatoeba #789616 by chinopinyin, translation #53169 by CN
- ¿Has visto a Jake hoy?Have you seen Jake today?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- DanielSofía, ¿sabes dónde está Jake?Sofía, do you know where Jake is?
- SofíaCreo que Jake está en el trabajo.I think Jake is at work.
- DanielEspero que Jake regrese pronto.I hope Jake returns soon.
- SofíaÉl vendrá después de comer.He will come after eating.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
