Juárez
/xwaɾeθ/from spelling rules
Juárez is the Spanish form of the phrase juarez.
How do you pronounce it?
/xwaɾeθ/
Did you know?
- The name Juárez is actually a Galician variation of the Spanish surname Suárez.
- Benito Juárez is so revered in Mexico that his name appears on currency and his image is found in government offices across the country, making the word a symbol of law and order.
- Depending on the region, a person might pronounce the 'z' in Juárez as an 's' sound or a 'th' sound, following the distinction between Seseo and Distinción.
Examples in context
- Vivo cerca de la calle Juárez.I live near Juárez street.
- El señor Juárez es mi vecino.Mr. Juárez is my neighbor.
- ¿Vives en la avenida Juárez?Do you live on Juárez avenue?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about where to meet.
- MateoMaría, ¿conoces la calle Juárez?María, do you know Juárez street?
- MaríaSí, es una calle muy transitada.Yes, it is a very busy street.
- MateoPodemos vernos en la esquina de Juárez.We can meet at the corner of Juárez.
- MaríaPerfecto, allí nos vemos.Perfect, I will see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Juárez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
