Kirby
/kiɾbi/from spelling rules
Kirby is the Spanish name for the pink, spherical character from the video game series.
How do you pronounce it?
/kiɾbi/
Did you know?
- If a Spanish speaker calls Kirby gordito, they are using a diminutive that means 'little fatty', but it is usually intended as a term of endearment.
- In Spanish, the character Kirby is often affectionately referred to as la bolita rosa, which means 'the little pink ball'.
- Spanish gamers often use the term copiar to describe Kirby stealing abilities, a word that also means 'to copy' in a school or office setting.
Examples in context
- El juego de Kirby es muy divertido.The Kirby game is very fun.
- El personaje de Kirby es conocido por su apetito voraz y su habilidad para absorber poderes.The character of Kirby is known for his voracious appetite and ability to absorb powers.
- Me encanta el juego de Kirby.I love the Kirby game.
- Kirby es un personaje muy tierno.Kirby is a very cute character.
- ¿Tienes algún peluche de Kirby?Do you have any Kirby plushies?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games in a living room.
- Sofía¿Quieres jugar Kirby conmigo?Do you want to play Kirby with me?
- JavierSí, me gusta mucho ese personaje.Yes, I like that character a lot.
- SofíaEs muy divertido, Javier.It is very fun, Javier.
- Javier¡Perfecto, vamos a empezar!Perfect, let's start!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
