Lucas
name, Mexico
The name Luke is Lucas in Mexican Spanish, the same form used across the Spanish-speaking world. The Gospel of Luke is el Evangelio de Lucas or según San Lucas.
Meaning: the first name Luke (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Spanish adds the article before a title, so a saint is San Lucas and the apostle can be called el evangelista Lucas.
How do you pronounce it?
Lucas is said "LOO-kas", with stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The name comes from the Greek Loukas, and Spanish keeps it as Lucas for both the saint and ordinary people called Luke.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano se llama Lucas.My brother is called Luke.
- Lucas llega a las cinco.Luke arrives at five.
- Leímos un pasaje de San Lucas.We read a passage from Saint Luke.
Example conversation
Marta asks her cousin Pablo about a new classmate at school in Puebla.
- Marta¿Cómo se llama tu compañero nuevo?What is your new classmate called?
- PabloSe llama Lucas.His name is Luke.
- MartaQué bonito nombre.What a nice name.
