Miguel
/miˈɡel/masculine
The English name Michael is translated into Spanish as Miguel. Wiktionary also lists Máicol and Misel.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel | /miˈɡel/ | masculine |
| Máicol | /maikol/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, transliteration |
| Misel | /misel/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Which one should you use?
Miguel is the standard Spanish form, while Máicol is a transliteration. Misel is another variant used for the name.
How does it change in a sentence?
Miguel is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/miˈɡel/
When do people say it?
In religious contexts, San Miguel translates to Saint Michael.
Did you know?
- The name Miguel is essentially a rhetorical question in its original Hebrew, asking 'Who is like God?'
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Miguel is frequently paired as a double name, such as Miguel Ángel.
- The name Miguel shares the same root él for 'God' as other common Spanish names like Gabriel and Rafael.
Examples in context
- Miguel se lo dio a Dora.Michael gave it to Dora.This sentence shows the use of Miguel as a subject performing an action.Tatoeba #871367 by alexmarcelo, translation #871366 by CN
- Miguel, Gabriel, Uriel y Rafael son los cuatro arcángeles mencionados en el Talmud.Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael are the four archangels mentioned in the Talmud.This sentence lists Miguel alongside other names of archangels.Tatoeba #8304536 by GuidoW, translation #8225618 by shekitten
- El famoso pintor Miguel Ángel nació en Italia.The famous painter Michelangelo was born in Italy.
- Muchos fieles oran a San Miguel para pedir protección.Many believers pray to Saint Michael for protection.
- Hola, Michelito, ¿cómo estás?Hi, Micky, how are you?
- Mijail es un nombre común entre las comunidades rusas en América Latina.Mijail is a common name among Russian communities in Latin America.
Example conversation
Elena is asking Alejandro about his brother.
- Elena¿Cómo se llama tu hermano?What is your brother's name?
- AlejandroSe llama Miguel.His name is Miguel.
- Elena¿Es Miguel mayor que tú?Is Miguel older than you?
- AlejandroSí, él es el mayor.Yes, he is the oldest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations and entries Miguel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Miguel, miguel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
