Jorge
/ˈxoɾxe/
Jorge is the Spanish male given name.
Jorge is the most straightforward and common way to say Jorge in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter diminutive forms such as Jorgito or Jorgecito which are used to convey affection.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxoɾxe/
Did you know?
- The name Jorge is a linguistic relative of the English word 'geology'. While they seem different, both stem from the Greek root 'ge' meaning 'earth'.
- In Spain, Sant Jordi is the patron saint of Catalonia, where people traditionally exchange books and roses on April 23.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Galicia, you might hear the name rendered as Xurxo instead of the standard Jorge.
Examples in context
- Jorge habla cuatro lenguas.Jorge can speak four languages.This sentence demonstrates the use of Jorge as a subject in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #460390 by Shishir, translation #460332 by jeanne
- Jorge puede hablar cuatro lenguas.Jorge is able to speak four languages.This sentence shows Jorge used with the verb phrase for ability.Tatoeba #1878905 by Shishir, translation #52966 by CN
- El cardenal Jorge Mario Bergoglio fue electo como papa.Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected pope.This sentence shows Jorge used in a formal context regarding a religious figure.Tatoeba #2304142 by marcelostockle, translation #2304068 by Hybrid
- Hola Jorge, ¿cómo estás?Hello Jorge, how are you?
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they know.
- María¿Conoces a Jorge?Do you know Jorge?
- AlejandroSí, Jorge es mi compañero de clase.Yes, Jorge is my classmate.
- MaríaÉl es muy simpático.He is very nice.
- AlejandroEs verdad, Jorge es un buen amigo.It's true, Jorge is a good friend.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Jorge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jorge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.