Jensen
/xensen/from spelling rules
Jensen is the Spanish form of the English family name Jensen.
Jensen is used in Spanish to refer to a person's family name.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /xensen/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, people with a name like Jensen would typically be followed by two surnames, one from the father and one from the mother.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the letter 'j' in 'Jensen' is pronounced with a raspy, aspirated sound similar to the 'h' in 'loch' or the 'ch' in 'Bach', rather than the soft 'j' in 'jump'.
- Spanish speakers may instinctively add an 's' to the end of foreign names like Jensen when referring to a family as a group, such as los Jensens.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Jensen.Nice to meet you, my name is Jensen.
- Me gustaría presentarles a Jensen, un colega de trabajo.I would like to introduce you to Jensen, a coworker.
- ¡Hola, Jensen! ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Jensen! How are you?
- El apellido es Jensen.The surname is Jensen.
- Se escribe Jensen.It is spelled Jensen.
Example conversation
At a doctor's office reception desk.
- María¿Cuál es su apellido, señor?What is your surname, sir?
- JavierEs Jensen.It is Jensen.
- MaríaGracias, señor Jensen.Thank you, Mr. Jensen.
- JavierDe nada.You're welcome.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
