Jared
/xaɾed/from spelling rules
The English name Jared is translated into Spanish as Jared.
Jared is used as a proper name to refer to the biblical descendant of Adam.
Meaning: the biblical descendant of Adam (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xaɾed/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the letter 'j' in Jared produces a voiceless velar fricative, which is a raspier sound than the English 'h' in 'hot'.
- Unlike names like Juan or Pedro, Jared does not have a common diminutive or 'nickname' form in Spanish, such as Juanito.
- While it is a masculine name, the ending 'd' in Jared is unusual for Spanish names, which typically end in vowels or 'n' and 'l'.
Examples in context
- Jared es un personaje de la Biblia.Jared is a character from the Bible.
- En el libro se menciona a Jared.Jared is mentioned in the book.
- ¿Sabes quién era Jared?Do you know who Jared was?
Example conversation
A man and a woman are studying religious history at a library.
- MateoEstoy leyendo sobre la genealogía de Jared.I am reading about the genealogy of Jared.
- ElenaEs un tema muy interesante, Mateo.It is a very interesting subject, Mateo.
- MateoSí, Jared aparece en las escrituras.Yes, Jared appears in the scriptures.
- ElenaTienes razón, es un nombre antiguo.You are right, it is an ancient name.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
