Lolo
/lolo/from spelling rules
Lolo is a Spanish nickname used for men named Manuel or Lorenzo.
Lolo is used as a nickname for individuals with the names Manuel or Lorenzo.
How do you pronounce it?
/lolo/
Did you know?
- The Chilean term pololo and its derivative lolo come from the Mapudungun word püḻü, which means 'fly'.
- In Chile, the term lolo functions as slang for a young person or a boy, a meaning completely unrelated to its use as a nickname for 'Manuel' or 'Lorenzo'.
- In Chile, the related term pololo is used specifically to mean 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' rather than a spouse.
Examples in context
- Lolo es un gran amigo.Lolo is a great friend.
- Dile hola a Lolo de mi parte.Say hello to Lolo for me.
- El tío Lolo vive en Madrid.Uncle Lolo lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has visto a Lolo hoy?Have you seen Lolo today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Lolo.No, I haven't seen Lolo.
- ElenaEspero que Lolo esté bien.I hope Lolo is doing well.
- JavierSeguro que sí, él es muy fuerte.I'm sure he is, he is very strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lolo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
