Jasón
/xaˈson/
The English name Jason is translated into Spanish as Jasón. Wiktionary also lists Yeison.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jasón | /xaˈson/ | |
| Yeison | /ʝeison/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Jasón and Yeison are masculine given names used to refer to individuals named Jason.
Which one should you use?
Yeison is a masculine variant.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaˈson/
Did you know?
- The spelling Yeison often appears in official documents in Colombia and the Dominican Republic, treating the phonetic version as a distinct legal name from Jasón.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, Jasón is strongly associated with the Greek myth of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece, making it feel more like a classical name than a modern one.
- In Spanish, the letter 'J' is pronounced as a harsh, breathy sound like the 'h' in 'hot', meaning Jasón will sound much deeper and more guttural than the English 'Jason'.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Jason. ¿Cómo ha estado su día?Good morning, Jason. How has your day been?
- Oye, Jasito, necesito tu ayuda con este proyecto.Hey, Jasito, I need your help with this project.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are meeting a new colleague.
- DanielHola, soy Daniel. ¿Quién es él?Hello, I am Daniel. Who is he?
- ElenaÉl es Jasón, el nuevo diseñador.He is Jason, the new designer.
- DanielMucho gusto, Jasón.Nice to meet you, Jason.
- ElenaÉl también quiere saludarte.He wants to greet you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jason” translations and entries Jasón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
