Lara
/laɾa/from spelling rules
Lara is a female given name in Spanish.
In a friendly or casual context, some people may use the nickname Lari to address someone named Lara.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Lara is the standard form of the name, Lari serves as an informal nickname.
How do you pronounce it?
/laɾa/
When do people say it?
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, addressing an older woman as Doña Lara is a common way to show respect.
Did you know?
- While Lara is a given name, it is also an established Spanish surname of Basque origin, meaning 'plateau' or 'high pasture'.
- The name Lara is often associated in Spain with the 'Lara' nobility, one of the most influential aristocratic houses of the Middle Ages.
- Despite its popularity in Spanish, Lara is a truly global name, appearing frequently in Russian, Italian and English cultures.
Examples in context
- Señora Lara, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle?Mrs. Lara, how may I assist you?
- Señorita Lara, ¿me permite ayudarla?Miss Lara, may I help you?
- Hola, LaraHello, Lara.
- Lara, ¿te gustaría acompañarme al cine?Lara, would you like to join me for the movies?
- Lara es mi mejor amiga.Lara is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Lara?Do you know Lara?
- Lara vive en Madrid.Lara lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their classmates.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Lara hoy?Have you seen Lara today?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Lara.No, I haven't seen Lara.
- LucíaElla debe estar en clase.She must be in class.
- DanielEs muy probable.That is very likely.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
