Loki
/loki/from spelling rules
Loki is the Spanish name for the god of mischief and trickery.
Meaning: god of mischief and trickery (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/loki/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the letter 'k' is rare and usually found in loanwords, meaning Loki stands out visually as a distinctly foreign name compared to traditional Spanish words.
- While Loki is a proper noun, the word 'loco' (crazy) sounds remarkably similar to it, which can lead to humorous accidental associations in Spanish-speaking contexts.
- Because Loki is treated as a masculine proper noun in Spanish, all adjectives describing him must use masculine endings. This rule remains strictly masculine even when stories depict the god's gender-fluid or feminine characteristics.
Examples in context
- En la película, se exploran los motivos del personaje conocido como Loki y su evolución a lo largo de la trama.In the movie, the motives of the character known as Loki and his evolution throughout the plot are explored.
- Loki es un personaje muy astuto.Loki is a very cunning character.
- ¿Has leído sobre las travesuras de Loki?Have you read about the mischief of Loki?
- Loki es conocido por sus engaños.Loki is known for his deceits.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a comic book series.
- MateoMi personaje favorito es Loki.My favorite character is Loki.
- SofíaA mí me gusta su inteligencia.I like his intelligence.
- MateoEs un dios muy impredecible.He is a very unpredictable god.
- SofíaSí, siempre tiene un plan.Yes, he always has a plan.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
