kenzo
/kenθo/from spelling rules
kenzo is the Spanish form of the name Kenzo.
How do you pronounce it?
/kenθo/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may mistake Kenzo for a diminutive or a nickname because of the common pattern of adding o to the end of words to create an affectionate form.
- Although Kenzo is a name of Japanese origin, it is frequently associated in Spanish-speaking countries with the luxury fashion house founded by Kenzo Takada.
- Because it is a 'nombre extranjero', Spanish speakers will not translate it, but they may instinctively add an article like el before it when discussing the person as a public figure.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi nombre es Kenzo Smith.Good morning, my name is Kenzo Smith.
- Encantado de conocerlo, Kenzo.Pleased to meet you, Kenzo.
- Me gusta mucho el perfume Kenzo.I really like the Kenzo perfume.
- Ella lleva una camisa de Kenzo.She is wearing a Kenzo shirt.
- Ese bolso Kenzo es muy elegante.That Kenzo bag is very elegant.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are shopping at a clothing store.
- Daniel¿Te gusta este vestido Kenzo, Lucía?Do you like this Kenzo dress, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, es muy bonito, Daniel.Yes, it is very pretty, Daniel.
- DanielCreo que te quedaría muy bien.I think it would look great on you.
- LucíaEntonces voy a probármelo.Then I am going to try it on.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
