Lincoln
/linkoln/from spelling rules
The English name 'Lincoln' is translated into Spanish as Lincoln.
The word refers to the sixteenth president of the United States.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun for a person, the name does not change form based on gender or number in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/linkoln/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-language historical texts, the name Lincoln is sometimes preceded by the definite article el, as in el presidente Lincoln, because Spanish typically requires articles before titles.
- Spanish textbooks often pair the mention of Lincoln with the term Guerra de Secesión to describe the American Civil War, a term that emphasizes the 'secession' rather than the 'civil' nature of the conflict.
- While the spelling remains unchanged, the stress in Spanish is often placed on the first syllable Lin- rather than the second, following the natural phonetic patterns of Spanish speakers.
Examples in context
- Lincoln murió en 1865.Lincoln died in 1865.This sentence is useful for stating the year of Lincoln's death.Tatoeba #539898 by Shishir, translation #29653 by CK
- Lincoln fue un republicano.Lincoln was a Republican.This sentence is useful for identifying the political party of Lincoln.Tatoeba #1296707 by marcelostockle, translation #805425 by Source_VOA
- Lincoln ganó las elecciones.Lincoln won the election.This sentence is useful for describing how Lincoln performed in an election.Tatoeba #1172114 by Shishir, translation #805429 by Source_VOA
- Abraham Lincoln fue un presidente influyente en la historia de Estados Unidos.Abraham Lincoln was an influential president in the history of the United States.
- El último modelo de Lincoln combina lujo y elegancia a la perfección.The latest Lincoln model perfectly combines luxury and elegance.
- ¿Has visto a Linc hoy? Debería estar aquí en cualquier momento.Have you seen Linc today? He should be here any minute.
- ¡Eh, Link! ¿Podrías llevarme en tu auto Lincoln esta noche?Hey, Link! Could you give me a ride in your Lincoln car tonight?
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about history at a museum.
- Elena¿Leíste algo sobre Lincoln?Did you read anything about Lincoln?
- DanielSí, estoy viendo su retrato ahora.Yes, I am looking at his portrait now.
- ElenaEs un cuadro muy impresionante.It is a very impressive painting.
- DanielTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
