Nadine
/nadine/from spelling rules
Nadine is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /nadine/.
Did you know?
- The name Nadine sounds remarkably similar to the Spanish word nadir, which is an astronomical term for the lowest point in the sky directly below an observer.
- While Nadine is used, the more traditional Spanish version is Nadia, both of which stem from a Slavic root meaning 'hope'.
- In Spanish-speaking countries, names like Nadine are sometimes categorized as 'nombres extranjeros', which can influence how a person is perceived socially as having a cosmopolitan or international background.
Examples in context
- Nadine es mi mejor amiga.Nadine is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Nadine?Do you know Nadine?
- Nadine vive en Madrid.Nadine lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a mutual friend.
- María¿Has visto a Nadine hoy?Have you seen Nadine today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Nadine.No, I haven't seen Nadine.
- MaríaElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- JavierSeguro que Nadine está bien.I'm sure Nadine is fine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
