Jesús
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "Jesus" is Jesús. It is the name of Jesus Christ and also a very common given name for boys and men in Mexico.
People named Jesús are often called Chucho by friends and family. This is a familiar nickname used in Mexico.
Meaning: name Jesus (name)
How do you pronounce it?
It is said he-SÚS, with the stress on the last syllable and a strong throat sound for the J.
Did you know?
- Chucho as a nickname for Jesús is well known in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Jesús es mi hermano.Jesús is my brother.
- Le dicen Chucho a Jesús.They call Jesús "Chucho".
Example conversation
Don Pedro introduces his grandson to a neighbor in Oaxaca.
- Don PedroÉl es mi nieto Jesús.This is my grandson Jesús.
- VecinaMucho gusto, Jesús.Nice to meet you, Jesús.
- JesúsIgualmente, señora.Likewise, ma'am.
