Mara
/maɾa/from spelling rules
Mara is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maɾa/.
Did you know?
- The word mara can be traced back to the Tamil word maram, which means 'tree'.
- While Mara is a feminine name, the noun mara in some regions describes a dense thicket of shrubs.
Examples in context
- Hola, Mara, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Mara, how are you?
- Mara, ven aquí, por favor.Mara, come here, please.
- Ella es mi amiga Mara. ¡Es un placer conocerte!This is my friend Mara. It's a pleasure to meet you!
- Mara es mi mejor amiga.Mara is my best friend.
- Mara vive en Madrid.Mara lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Mara hoy?Have you seen Mara today?
- SofíaSí, Mara llegó hace diez minutos.Yes, Mara arrived ten minutes ago.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está ella ahora?Where is she now?
- SofíaMara está en la cafetería.Mara is in the cafeteria.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mara, CC BY-SA 4.0.
