Kuromi
/kuɾomi/from spelling rules
Kuromi is the Spanish name for the fictional character created by Sanrio.
Kuromi refers specifically to the character from the Sanrio franchise.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuɾomi/
Did you know?
- While Kuromi is a proper name, the word cromo in Spanish refers to a collectible trading card or sticker. This often leads Spanish-speaking children to associate the character's name with the hobby of collecting stickers.
- While 'Kuromi' is a proper noun, Spanish speakers use the feminine article 'la' before it, such as 'la Kuromi', because the character is female.
- In Spanish-speaking pop culture, 'Kuromi' is often categorized as a 'personaje de estética gótica' (gothic aesthetic character), a label used more frequently in Spanish fan communities than in English.
Examples in context
- El nombre completo de nuestra invitada es Kuromi.The full name of our guest is Kuromi.
- Me gustaría presentarles a Kuromi, nuestra nueva compañera de trabajo.I would like to introduce you to Kuromi, our new colleague.
- Tengo un peluche de Kuromi.I have a Kuromi plushie.
- Ella prefiere los dibujos de Kuromi.She prefers Kuromi drawings.
- ¿Te gusta el personaje Kuromi?Do you like the character Kuromi?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at stickers in a stationery shop.
- AlejandroMira, esa pegatina es de Kuromi.Look, that sticker is Kuromi.
- Elena¡Es muy linda! Me encanta Kuromi.It is very cute! I love Kuromi.
- Alejandro¿Quieres comprarla para tu cuaderno?Do you want to buy it for your notebook?
- ElenaSí, la voy a llevar.Yes, I am going to take it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
