Paula
/ˈpaula/
Paula is the Spanish female given name for Paula.
Paula is a female given name. In informal and endearing contexts, speakers may use the diminutive form Paulita to address someone named Paula.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpaula/
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, the name Paula is often associated with the virtue of humility because it derives from the Latin word paulus, meaning 'small'.
- In Spanish, diminutive forms like Paulita are not just for children but are often used between adult romantic partners to show affection.
- In traditional Spanish hagiography, Santa Paula is revered for her role in early monasticism, influencing the name's popularity in Catholic regions.
Examples in context
- ¿Paula estudió para la prueba de hoy?Did Paula study for today's test?This sentence shows how to ask if Paula studied for a test.Tatoeba #2932127 by marcelostockle, translation #33698 by CN
- Paula y yo hicimos la cena el domingo.Paula and I cooked dinner on Sunday.This sentence shows Paula being mentioned as part of a group that cooked dinner.Tatoeba #921476 by Shishir, translation #33703 by CN
- Llamaron a Paula por asuntos urgentes.Paula was called away on urgent business.This sentence shows the name being used when someone is called away for business.Tatoeba #1226322 by marcelostockle, translation #33699 by CN
- Buenos días, Paula. ¿Podría ayudarme con este informe?Good morning, Paula. Could you help me with this report?
- ¡Paulita, te echo de menos! ¡Deberíamos reunirnos pronto!Paulita, I miss you! We should get together soon!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend.
- Alejandro¿Sabes dónde está Paula?Do you know where Paula is?
- SofíaCreo que Paula está en el cine.I think Paula is at the cinema.
- AlejandroVoy a llamar a Paula ahora mismo.I am going to call Paula right now.
- SofíaDile que te esperamos aquí.Tell her that we are waiting for her here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paula” translations and entries Paula, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
