Jonathan
/xonatan/from spelling rules
The English name Jonathan is translated into Spanish as Jonathan.
Jonathan is a male given name. The simplest way to say Jonathan in Spanish is to keep the name as is.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xonatan/
Did you know?
- Because Jonathan is an English borrowing, it is often associated with 'modernity' or 'internationalism' in Latin America, whereas Jonatán is perceived as more traditional or religious.
- In Spanish biblical texts, Jonatán is frequently mentioned as the best friend of David, making the name strongly associated with loyalty and friendship in Hispanic culture.
- Because Jonathan is a borrowed name, its pronunciation in Spanish often ignores the 'th' sound and replaces it with a hard 't' sound.
Examples in context
- Jonathan Swift me defendería.Jonathan Swift would defend me.This sentence shows the use of Jonathan as a proper noun.Tatoeba #1898635 by marcelostockle, translation #690211 by CP
- Hola, soy JonathanHi, I am Jonathan.
- Mucho gusto, mi nombre es JonatánNice to meet you, my name is Jonatán.
- Hola, Jonathan.Hello, Jonathan.
- ¿Es Jonathan tu hermano?Is Jonathan your brother?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a small coffee shop.
- Mateo¿Viene Jonathan hoy?Is Jonathan coming today?
- MaríaNo, Jonathan no puede venir.No, Jonathan cannot come.
- MateoQué lástima que Jonathan esté ocupado.What a shame that Jonathan is busy.
- MaríaSí, pero él vendrá mañana.Yes, but he will come tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
