Jeffrey Dahmer
/xeffɾei dameɾ/from spelling rules
Jeffrey Dahmer is the Spanish way to refer to the name of the American serial killer.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeffɾei dameɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, using the article el before Jeffrey Dahmer can transform the name into a generic noun, where un Dahmer refers to any cannibalistic killer.
- Unlike English, Spanish speakers often use the definite article el before his name, saying el Jeffrey Dahmer, which can signal a specific tone of notoriety or familiarity.
- The name Jeffrey is often spelled Yefri in informal Spanish social media posts, effectively translating the English sound into Spanish orthography.
Examples in context
- En la conferencia de criminología, se analizó el perfil del asesino en serie Jeffrey Dahmer.During the criminology conference, the profile of the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was analyzed.
- ¡No puedo creer que hayas leído todo sobre Jeffrey Dahmer!I can't believe you've read everything about Jeffrey Dahmer!
- Están haciendo una serie sobre Jeffrey Dahmer.They are making a series about Jeffrey Dahmer.
- Ese documental trata sobre Jeffrey Dahmer.That documentary is about Jeffrey Dahmer.
- Mucha gente conoce el nombre de Jeffrey Dahmer.Many people know the name Jeffrey Dahmer.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a true crime podcast.
- Lucía¿Has escuchado el podcast sobre Jeffrey Dahmer?Have you heard the podcast about Jeffrey Dahmer?
- MateoNo, Lucía, no conozco esa historia.No, Lucía, I don't know that story.
- LucíaEs muy aterradora, Mateo.It is very terrifying, Mateo.
- MateoEntonces mejor no la escucho.Then I better not listen to it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
