Jr.
The English postnominal title "jr." is translated into Spanish as Jr.
Jr. is an adjective used as a postnominal title for a son who shares the same name as his father. In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word junior is used directly in conversation.
Meaning: junior, postnominal title used by a son sharing the same name as the father (adj)
Did you know?
- In several Latin American countries, junior has evolved into a slang term for a wealthy, spoiled young man from a high-status family, regardless of whether he shares his father's name.
- In formal Spanish genealogy, the distinction between a father and son with the same name is often handled by adding the mother's maiden name to the son's name to avoid the need for Jr.
- In some Latin American countries, if two people with the same name are present, people might use the phrase el joven (the young man) to refer to the 'junior' person, even if he is no longer a youth.
Examples in context
- Eduardo Pérez hijoEduardo Pérez Jr.
- Roberto Sánchez hijoRoberto Sánchez Jr.
- Juan López hijoJuan López Jr.
Example conversation
Elena is asking Javier about his son's name.
- Elena¿Cómo se llama tu hijo?What is your son's name?
- JavierSe llama Javier Jr.His name is Javier Jr.
- Elena¡Qué lindo nombre!What a cute name!
- JavierSí, es igual que yo.Yes, he is just like me.
