Jefferson
/xeffeɾson/from spelling rules
Jefferson is the Spanish form of the English surname Jefferson.
Meaning: surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xeffeɾson/
Did you know?
- Because the name is often treated as a given name in Latin America, it may be followed by Spanish diminutives like Jeffersoncito to express affection, a practice unheard of for the English surname.
- While the name is English, in many Latin American countries it is frequently used as a given name rather than just a surname.
- Spanish speakers may struggle with the English 'j' sound in Jefferson, occasionally substituting it with the Spanish j sound, which is a guttural rasp produced in the throat.
Examples in context
- Esto no preocupó a Jefferson.This did not worry Jefferson.This sentence is useful for seeing how Jefferson functions as an object in a sentence.Tatoeba #1586541 by teskmon, translation #805454 by Source_VOA
- Les gustó lo que dijo Jefferson.They liked what Jefferson said.This sentence shows how Jefferson functions as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #1781102 by marcelostockle, translation #802221 by Source_VOA
- Thomas Jefferson dejó la Casa Blanca en marzo de 1809.Thomas Jefferson left the White House in March of 1809.This sentence provides historical context using the name Jefferson.Tatoeba #805533 by Shishir, translation #805463 by Source_VOA
- Hola Jeferson, ¿cómo estás?Hello Jefferson, how are you?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at a class list.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está Jefferson?Where is Jefferson?
- ElenaJefferson está en la biblioteca.Jefferson is in the library.
- AlejandroGracias por avisarme, Elena.Thanks for telling me, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
