Kira
/kiɾa/from spelling rules
Kira is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a person.
As a proper noun, Kira is used to identify a specific individual.
How do you pronounce it?
/kiɾa/
Did you know?
- A Spanish speaker might write the name as Quira to follow traditional phonetic rules, since the 'k' sound is traditionally represented by 'qu' before the letter 'i'.
- Because the letter 'k' is extremely rare in native Spanish, a person named Kira might be assumed to have foreign heritage, such as Greek or Russian, even if they have no connection to those places.
- Spanish speakers may confuse Kira with the word quiera, which is a form of the verb 'querer' meaning 'to want' or 'to love'.
Examples in context
- Kira es una buena persona.Kira is a good person.
- ¿Conoces a Kira?Do you know Kira?
- Kira vive en Madrid.Kira lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking for a classmate.
- Daniel¿Has visto a Kira hoy?Have you seen Kira today?
- SofíaSí, Kira está en la biblioteca.Yes, Kira is in the library.
- DanielGracias, iré a buscarla.Thanks, I'll go look for her.
- SofíaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
