Manuel
/maˈnwel/
Manuel is a Spanish male given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Catalonia, the abbreviated form Manel is popular. In Mexico, Manuelito is an affectionate and informal way to refer to someone named Manuel.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈnwel/
Did you know?
- The name Manuel is the Spanish adaptation of Emmanuel, which in Hebrew means 'God is with us'.
- The nickname Manolo is derived from Manuel and has become so common that it is often used as a generic term for a stereotypical rural man in Spain.
- The name Manuel was historically one of the most common names for Spanish royalty and nobility, appearing frequently in the lineages of the Spanish and Portuguese crowns.
Examples in context
- Manuel tuvo que pagar 5.000€ por daños y perjuicios.Manuel had to pay 5,000 euros in damages.This sentence shows the name Manuel used in a context of financial responsibility.Tatoeba #2050390 by Shishir, translation #10599352 by DJ_Saidez
- ¡No me vengas con zarandajas, Manuel! ¿Eres un hombre o no? Pues entonces, deja de buscar excusas y haz lo que tienes que hacer: cazar un jabalí para dar de comer a tu familia y demostrar tu hombría ante tu prometida.Don't give me that nonsense, Manuel! Are you a man or aren't you? Well then, stop looking for excuses and do what you must do: hunt a wild boar to feed your family and prove your manliness to your fiancée.This sentence shows the name Manuel used in a direct and informal confrontation.Tatoeba #10188344 by Shishir, translation #11243489 by Luornu
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend.
- Javier¿Has visto a Manuel hoy?Have you seen Manuel today?
- SofíaNo, no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- JavierManuel me dijo que vendría.Manuel told me he would come.
- SofíaQuizás Manuel llegará más tarde.Maybe Manuel will arrive later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Manuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
