Matías
/maˈtias/
Matthias is translated into Spanish as Matías.
Matías is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter the nickname Mati, which is used affectionately.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈtias/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, a person named Matías might be jokingly associated with the verb matar, meaning 'to kill', due to the similar starting sounds.
- In some Spanish-speaking-countries, the name Matías is occasionally associated with the biblical figure who replaced Judas in the apostles, giving the name a connotation of being a 'chosen one' or a 'replacement'.
- While Mati is a common nickname, some families use the more playful diminutive Matu to address a child named Matías.
Examples in context
- Les presento al señor Matías Rodríguez, director financiero de nuestra empresa.Let me introduce Mr. Matías Rodríguez, our financial director.
- ¡Hola Mati! ¿Cómo estás?Hi Mati! How are you?
- Mi hijo se llama Matías.My son's name is Matías.
- ¿Conoces a Matías?Do you know Matías?
- Matías es un buen amigo.Matías is a good friend.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Matías últimamente?Have you seen Matías lately?
- DanielNo, no he hablado con él.No, I haven't spoken to him.
- LucíaEspero que Matías esté bien.I hope Matías is doing well.
- DanielYo también lo espero.I hope so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthias” translations and entries Matías, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
