Jennifer
/xennifeɾ/from spelling rules
Jennifer is a female given name used in Spanish.
Jennifer is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the variations Yennifer and Yeny may be used.
How do you pronounce it?
/xennifeɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the use of English names like Jennifer was once viewed as a status symbol associated with modernity and globalism.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the popularity of names like Jennifer peaked alongside the influence of American television and music in the late 20th century.
- Because 'Jennifer' is not an indigenous Spanish name, its popularity is often seen as a sign of cultural influence from English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Sigue el ejemplo de Jennifer.Take Jennifer for example.This example shows how to use Jennifer when giving an example.Tatoeba #623396 by clerval, translation #326005 by shekitten
- Jennifer se quedo muy disgustada cuando el concierto se canceló. Ella estaba muy ilusionada por ir al concierto.Jennifer is very disappointed about the concert being cancelled. She really had her heart set on going.This example uses Jennifer to describe someone's disappointment regarding a cancelled concert.Tatoeba #1459818 by wallebot, translation #837026 by nthkmf
- En estos días, el motivo del matrimonio no es necesariamente puro. Toma como ejemplo a Jennifer.These days, the motive for marriage is not necessarily pure. Take Jennifer for example.This example uses Jennifer as an example in a discussion about marriage motives.Tatoeba #946500 by ssc73, translation #18727 by Zifre
- ¡Buenos días, Jennifer! Le presento al director de nuestra empresa.Good morning, Jennifer! Let me introduce you to the director of our company.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- Javier¿Has visto a Jennifer hoy?Have you seen Jennifer today?
- LucíaNo, Jennifer no ha venido a la oficina.No, Jennifer hasn't come to the office.
- JavierQué extraño, ella me llamó esta mañana.How strange, she called me this morning.
- LucíaTal vez ella tiene mucho trabajo.Maybe she has a lot of work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
