Mallory
/maʝoɾi/from spelling rules
Mallory is the Spanish form of the proper name Mallory.
Mallory is a proper name used to identify a person.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maʝoɾi/.
Did you know?
- While Mallory is a name, the word mal is the root for 'bad' in Spanish, which can lead to unintentional puns or wordplay in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Spanish names typically follow a two-surname system, so a person named Mallory in a Spanish context would likely carry both her father's and mother's family names.
- In some Latin American regions, names like Mallory are part of a trend of adopting English names to signify a higher social status or a globalized identity.
Examples in context
- Mallory es mi mejor amiga.Mallory is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Mallory?Do you know Mallory?
- Le escribí un mensaje a Mallory.I wrote a message to Mallory.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has visto a Mallory hoy?Have you seen Mallory today?
- MateoNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- ElenaElla quería hablar contigo.She wanted to talk to you.
- MateoLe llamaré más tarde.I will call her later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
