Kamehameha
/kameamea/from spelling rules
Kamehameha is the Spanish name for the fictional energy attack used by characters in the Dragon Ball series.
How do you pronounce it?
/kameamea/
Did you know?
- Although used widely in Spanish-speaking countries through anime, the term originates from the name of the first King of Hawaii, Kamehameha I.
- Despite the phrase being a fictional attack, it is one of the most recognizable non-Spanish words in the lexicon of young adults across Latin America and Spain.
- When Spanish-speaking fans discuss the move, they often omit the 'h' sound in speech, even though the spelling remains strictly Japanese to preserve its identity as a proper noun.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿sabe cómo se dice 'kamehameha' en español?Excuse me, do you know how to say 'kamehameha' in Spanish?
- Oye, ¿sabes cómo se dice 'kamehameha' en español?Hey, do you know how to say 'kamehameha' in Spanish?
- ¡Oye! ¿Sabes cómo se dice 'kamehameha' en español?Hey! Do you know how to say 'kamehameha' in Spanish?
- Él lanzó un Kamehameha muy fuerte.He launched a very strong Kamehameha.
- ¿Cómo se hace el Kamehameha?How do you do the Kamehameha?
- Mi ataque favorito es el Kamehameha.My favorite attack is the Kamehameha.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a video game in the living room.
- Mateo¡Mira mi nuevo personaje!Look at my new character!
- María¿Puede usar el Kamehameha?Can he use the Kamehameha?
- MateoSí, es su movimiento especial.Yes, it is his special move.
- María¡Qué increíble es ese ataque!That attack is so incredible!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
