Pamela
/pamela/from spelling rules
Pamela is the Spanish form of the female given name Pamela.
Pamela is used as a female given name in Spanish-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/pamela/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, a pamela is also the name for a wide-brimmed straw hat typically worn by women at formal outdoor events like weddings.
- The name Pamela was originally invented by the English poet Philip Sidney for a character in his work, rather than evolving from an ancient root.
- Unlike traditional Spanish names like María or Carmen, the name Pamela does not have a traditional religious patron saint associated with it in the Spanish calendar.
Examples in context
- Pamela votó por el nuevo partido de izquierdas por ser el único que todavía no la había decepcionado.Pamela voted for the new left-wing party for being the only one that still hasn’t let her down.This sentence shows how to use Pamela as a subject in a sentence about voting.Tatoeba #10038180 by Shishir, translation #10039156 by DJ_Saidez
- Pamela estaba estupefacta cuando Tom le contó cómo unos escritores malvados dictaban sus vidas, ¡pero la sorprendió incluso más descubrir que ella ni siquiera era un personaje principal en ese universo!Pamela was pretty shocked when Tom told her about how their lives were being dictated by evil writers, but was even more surprised when she found out she wasn't even a main character in that universe!This sentence shows how to use Pamela in a sentence describing a state of shock.Tatoeba #10203962 by Shishir, translation #10203545 by espamatics
- Pamela está estudiando español para comunicarse mejor con sus colegas.Pamela is studying Spanish to communicate better with her colleagues.
- Pamela es mi mejor amiga.Pamela is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- María¿Conoces a Pamela?Do you know Pamela?
- MateoSí, Pamela vive en Madrid.Yes, Pamela lives in Madrid.
- MaríaElla es muy simpática.She is very nice.
- MateoEs verdad, es una gran persona.That's true, she is a great person.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pamela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
