Kele
/kele/from spelling rules
Kele is a proper name in Spanish used to refer to a specific person.
As a proper noun, Kele is used to identify a particular individual.
How do you pronounce it?
/kele/
Did you know?
- While Kele is a proper name, the same sound in Spanish is often used in slang terms like kele as a shortened, phonetic way of writing qué le, meaning 'what to him or her'.
- The use of the letter 'k' in Kele is relatively rare in native Spanish vocabulary, as 'k' is typically reserved for loanwords or foreign names.
- While 'k' is almost exclusively found in scientific or foreign loanwords, its presence in a name can lead some speakers to pronounce it with a slightly different emphasis to mark its exoticism.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría una ensalada con col rizada, por favor.I would like a salad with kale, please.
- ¿Tienes alguna receta con berza?Do you have any recipes with kale?
- Anda, cómete esa berza que está muy buena.Come on, eat that kale, it's really good.
- Ayer vi a Kele en el parque.Yesterday I saw Kele in the park.
- ¿Has hablado con Kele hoy?Have you spoken with Kele today?
- Kele es un excelente fotógrafo.Kele is an excellent photographer.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their friend.
- Elena¿Sabes dónde está Kele?Do you know where Kele is?
- AlejandroCreo que Kele fue al cine.I think Kele went to the cinema.
- ElenaTengo que darle este libro.I have to give him this book.
- AlejandroPuedes enviarle un mensaje ahora.You can send him a message now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
