Lina
/lina/from spelling rules
Lina is a Spanish female given name.
You may also encounter the diminutive form Linita, which is used to convey intimacy or endearment.
Which one should you use?
In formal settings, you may see the name preceded by titles such as Señorita Lina or Señora Lina.
How do you pronounce it?
/lina/
Did you know?
- The name Lina is shared across several Romance languages, making it a 'cross-border' name that sounds natural in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
- Many Spanish speakers use Lina as a shortened nickname for Carolina, which is an extremely common practice in Hispanic naming customs.
- Because Lina is so common as a suffix, a woman named Lina might be asked if her full name is Catalina or Carolina as a conversation starter.
Examples in context
- Lina es ciudadana yemení.Lina is a Yemeni citizen.This sentence is useful for seeing Lina used as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #10942889 by Seael, translation #7840942 by MisterBrown
- Permiso, Señora LinaExcuse me, Mrs. Lina
- Hola, LinaHello, Lina
- ¡Hola, Linita! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Lina! How are you?
- Lina es una buena amiga.Lina is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a Lina?Do you know Lina?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend.
- ElenaHola, ¿has visto a Lina hoy?Hi, have you seen Lina today?
- DanielNo, no he hablado con ella.No, I haven't spoken with her.
- ElenaLina me dijo que vendría tarde.Lina told me she would come late.
- DanielEntonces esperemos un poco más.Then let's wait a little longer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
