Kara
/kaɾa/from spelling rules
Kara is a female given name in Spanish.
Kara is used as a proper noun for a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾa/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, cara can be used in the phrase cara de palo, which describes someone who can lie or act shameless without blushing.
- While it is a name, in some Spanish-speaking regions, the word cara (a homophone for Kara) means 'face' or 'expensive'.
- In some Latin American countries, the word cara appears in the slang term caray, used as an exclamation of surprise or frustration.
Examples in context
- Kara es mi mejor amiga.Kara is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Kara?Do you know Kara?
- Esa chica se llama Kara.That girl's name is Kara.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new colleague at work.
- Alejandro¿Es nueva la chica llamada Kara?Is the girl named Kara new?
- LucíaSí, Kara empezó a trabajar hoy.Yes, Kara started working today.
- AlejandroParece una persona muy amable.She seems like a very kind person.
- LucíaSí, Kara es muy simpática.Yes, Kara is very nice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
