Marlon
/maɾlon/from spelling rules
Marlon is the Spanish form of the masculine given name Marlon.
Marlon is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maɾlon/.
Did you know?
- Because Marlon ends in a consonant, it deviates from the typical Spanish masculine naming pattern where names usually end in the vowel o.
- While Marlon is an imported name, it is often used as a 'nombre compuesto' in Latin America, appearing alongside deeply traditional names like José or Luis.
- While Marlon is an English name, it became popular in Spanish-speaking countries largely due to the global fame of actor Marlon Brando.
Examples in context
- Marlon es mi hermano.Marlon is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Marlon?Do you know Marlon?
- Marlon vive en Madrid.Marlon lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Marlon hoy?Have you seen Marlon today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Marlon.No, I haven't seen Marlon.
- MateoÉl me llamó hace un momento.He called me a moment ago.
- SofíaQué bien, dile que me llame.That's good, tell him to call me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
