Mario
/ˈmaɾjo/masculine
Mario is the Spanish equivalent of the given name Mario.
Meaning: the given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of Mario is unrelated to the sea, despite its similarity to the word mar meaning 'sea' in Spanish.
- The name is linked to the Latin 'Mars', the Roman god of war, which gives the name a historical connection to strength and combat.
- Though it is a common male name, many Spanish speakers believe it is actually a masculine version of the name Maria.
Examples in context
- Mario es un plomero.Mario is a plumber.This sentence is useful for identifying a profession.Tatoeba #4579040 by DarkHollow, translation #4574760 by Hybrid
- Mario y Luigi son hermanos.Mario and Luigi are brothers.This sentence is useful for identifying relationships between people.Tatoeba #2454331 by hayastan, translation #2454247 by Hybrid
- Marco es más bajo que Mario.Marco is shorter than Mario.This sentence is useful for making comparisons between people.Tatoeba #1038845 by Shishir, translation #1039452 by GPHemsley
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a café.
- Mateo¿Conoces a Mario?Do you know Mario?
- MaríaSí, Mario es mi primo.Yes, Mario is my cousin.
- Mateo¡Qué coincidencia!What a coincidence!
- MaríaÉl es muy simpático.He is very nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mario” translations and entries Mario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
