Margo
/maɾɡo/from spelling rules
Margo is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾɡo/
Did you know?
- While Margo is used as a name, the word amargo means 'bitter' in Spanish. In some regions, the name can be used as a play on words to describe someone with a sour or grumpy disposition.
- In certain contexts, the spelling can change to margó with an accent on the last vowel, transforming the name into the third-person past tense of 'to edge'.
- In Spanish, names like Margo are often shortened versions of Margarita. This name derives from the Greek word margaritēs, which means 'pearl'.
Examples in context
- Margo es mi mejor amiga.Margo is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Margo?Do you know Margo?
- Margo vive en Madrid.Margo lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a mutual acquaintance in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Margo hoy?Have you seen Margo today?
- MateoNo, no he visto a Margo.No, I haven't seen Margo.
- LucíaElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- MateoTal vez ella te visite pronto.Maybe she will visit you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
