Karen
/kaɾen/from spelling rules
The English term 'karen' is translated into Spanish as Karen.
In Spanish-speaking internet culture, Karen is used as a slang term to describe an entitled or demanding woman, mirroring how the term is used in English.
Meaning: stereotypical woman (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾen/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the archetype of a Karen is occasionally blended with the local concept of a doña, a term for a woman of status who expects deference.
- While Karen is the dominant term, some Spanish users create masculine equivalents like Kevin to describe the male version of the same entitled behavior.
- In Spanish, using Karen as a noun often involves adding the definite article la, turning the name into la Karen to signal that it is a category of person rather than a specific individual.
Examples in context
- ¿De dónde eres, Karen?Where are you from, Karen?This sentence shows how to ask someone's place of origin using Karen.Tatoeba #541867 by Shishir, translation #63478 by CN
- Sí, me llamo Karen Smith.Yes, my name is Karen Smith.This sentence demonstrates how to state one's name using Karen.Tatoeba #485683 by Raimondi, translation #35564 by shanghainese
- Karen está enojada conmigo.Karen is mad at me.This sentence illustrates how to express that someone is angry using Karen.Tatoeba #1359945 by hayastan, translation #9241071 by DJ_Saidez
- Buenas tardes, Karen. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle?Good afternoon, Karen. How can I assist you?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are watching a video of a woman complaining to a manager.
- SofíaMira a esa mujer, es una Karen.Look at that woman, she is a Karen.
- JavierTienes razón, está gritando por nada.You're right, she is screaming over nothing.
- SofíaTípica Karen pidiendo hablar con el gerente.Typical Karen asking to speak with the manager.
- JavierEs increíble cómo se comporta.It is incredible how she behaves.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
