Marcelo
/maɾˈθelo/
Marcelo is a Spanish male given name.
Which one should you use?
For closer or more affectionate relationships, the diminutive Marcelito or the nickname Marce may be used. For formal address, the name is typically preceded by titles like Señor or Don.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Marcelito is used as an informal variation for the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾˈθelo/
When do people say it?
Using Don before the name (as in Don Marcelo) or using Señor (as in Señor Marcelo) provides a respectful way to address the individual.
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American contexts, calling someone Marcelito can be used ironically to patronize an adult who is acting childishly.
- The name Marcelo shares a linguistic root with the English word 'martial', as both derive from the Roman god 'Mars'.
- While Marce is a common nickname for Marcelo, it is also used for the female name Marcela, making it a gender-neutral nickname in social settings.
Examples in context
- Me gusta Alex Marcelo.I like Alex Marcelo.This sentence shows the use of the name Marcelo within a simple preference statement.Tatoeba #1138435 by Shishir, translation #1334744 by Eldad
- Buenos días, Don Marcelo. ¿Cómo se encuentra usted?Good morning, Don Marcelo. How are you doing?
- Señor Marcelo, ¿podría acompañarme?Sir Marcelo, could you accompany me?
- Señor Marcelo, ¿tiene algún comentario?Mr. Marcelo, do you have any comments?
- ¡Hola, Marce! ¿Qué tal estás?Hi, Marce! How are you doing?
- Marcelito, ¿quieres tomar algo?Marcelito, would you like something to drink?
- Marcelo es mi mejor amigo.Marcelo is my best friend.
- ¿Has visto a Marcelo hoy?Have you seen Marcelo today?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucia are talking about a friend.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está Marcelo hoy?Where is Marcelo today?
- LucíaMarcelo está en la oficina.Marcelo is at the office.
- AlejandroNecesito hablar con él.I need to speak with him.
- LucíaPuedes llamarlo por teléfono.You can call him by phone.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Marcelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
