Kirito
/kiɾito/from spelling rules
Kirito is the Spanish form of the name of the main character in the anime and novel series Sword Art Online.
How do you pronounce it?
/kiɾito/
Did you know?
- Because the name ends in -ito, some Spanish speakers jokingly refer to the character as if he were a 'little' version of a non-existent person named Kir.
- In Spanish, the letter k is so rare that the name Kirito is often visually striking to native readers, as it is a letter almost exclusively reserved for foreign words.
- While 'Kirito' is a proper name, the phonetic structure sounds very similar to certain Spanish diminutive endings, which can lead to playful nickname variations among fans.
Examples in context
- Kirito es mi personaje favorito.Kirito is my favorite character.
- ¿Te gusta cómo lucha Kirito?Do you like how Kirito fights?
- He visto muchas veces a Kirito en la televisión.I have seen Kirito on TV many times.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing anime at a cafe.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿has visto Sword Art Online?Alejandro, have you seen Sword Art Online?
- AlejandroSí, me encanta Kirito.Yes, I love Kirito.
- ElenaYo también, es muy valiente.Me too, he is very brave.
- AlejandroEs un gran héroe.He is a great hero.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
