Micaela
/mikaˈela/
Micaela is a female given name in Spanish.
Micaela is used as a female given name. Various forms can be used depending on the level of affection or respect intended: Mica is a shorthand version used affectionately, while Micaelita is an endearing form created by adding the suffix -ita. To show respect, one might use Señorita Micaela or Doña Micaela.
How do you pronounce it?
/mikaˈela/
Did you know?
- The nickname Mica is so common that it can occasionally be confused with the mineral 'mica' in a Spanish-speaking scientific context.
- Using the title Doña before Micaela is a way to signal social status or significant age, even if the person is not a member of the nobility.
- The name Micaela is the feminine form of Miguel, a name that shares the same Hebrew root meaning 'Who is like God?'
Examples in context
- Micaela y Miguel no son ángeles precisamente.Micaela and Miguel aren't exactly angels.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Micaela in a statement.Tatoeba #13672200 by Seael, translation #13672509 by araneo
- Micaela es mi mejor amiga.Micaela is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Micaela?Do you know Micaela?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- SofíaHe visto a Micaela hoy.I saw Micaela today.
- Javier¿Dónde estaba ella?Where was she?
- SofíaEstaba en la biblioteca.She was in the library.
- JavierAh, qué bueno.Ah, that's good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Micaela, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
