Kim
/kim/from spelling rules
Kim is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
/kim/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking contexts, if someone is not a foreigner, the name Kim is often mistaken for the nickname of 'Quim', a Catalan name.
- The sound of the letter 'k' in Kim is rare in native Spanish words, which mostly use 'c' or 'qu', making the name stand out visually in a Spanish text.
- When writing the name Kim in a formal Spanish document, it is often accompanied by two surnames, as is the custom in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- Kim vive con Ken.Kim is living with Ken.This sentence shows how to use Kim when describing where someone lives.Tatoeba #424372 by hayastan, translation #63207 by CN
- Kim sonrió con dulzura.Kim smiled sweetly.This sentence shows how to use Kim when describing an action like smiling.Tatoeba #2042123 by Shishir, translation #63205 by CN
- Kim es dos años mayor que él.Kim is two years older than he is.This sentence shows how to use Kim when comparing ages.Tatoeba #1522823 by marcelostockle, translation #1355595 by CN
- Señora Kimberly, ¿cómo puedo ayudarle hoy?Mrs. Kimberly, how can I assist you today?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- Javier¿Has visto a Kim hoy?Have you seen Kim today?
- LucíaNo, no he visto a Kim.No, I haven't seen Kim.
- JavierKim me llamó esta mañana.Kim called me this morning.
- LucíaTal vez Kim te visite pronto.Maybe Kim will visit you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
