Pedro
/ˈpedɾo/
Pedro is a Spanish male given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpedɾo/
Did you know?
- The name Pedro is derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'stone' or 'rock', which is the same root found in the word piedra.
- In Spanish, the diminutive Pedrito is frequently used not just for children, but as a term of endearment or irony for adults named Pedro.
- The name Pedro is often associated with 'Saint Peter', making it one of the most historically significant and common names across the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples in context
- Pedro no habla ruso.Pedro doesn't speak Russian.This sentence demonstrates the use of Pedro as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #3672862 by hayastan, translation #8735793 by deniko
- Le di el libro a Pedro.I gave the book to Pedro.This sentence shows how to use Pedro as the indirect object of a sentence.Tatoeba #2917415 by hayastan, translation #13079592 by araneo
- ¿Puedo hablar con Pedro?May I speak to Pedro?This sentence shows how to use Pedro as the object of a preposition.Tatoeba #599246 by Shishir, translation #456369 by lukaszpp
- Buenas tardes, Pedro.Good afternoon, Pedro.
- ¡Hola, Pedro!Hi, Pedro!
- ¿Qué tal, Pedro?How's it going, Pedro?
- ¿Cómo estás, Pedro?How are you, Pedro?
- Pedro tiene una entrevista de trabajo mañana.Pedro has a job interview tomorrow.
- ¿Llamaste a Pedro para confirmar la cena?Did you call Pedro to confirm the dinner?
- El hermano de Pedro vive en México.Pedro's brother lives in Mexico.
- ¡Hola, Pedro! ¿Cómo estuvo tu día?Hi, Pedro! How was your day?
- Pedrito siempre tiene una sonrisa para todos.Pedrito always has a smile for everyone.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend.
- Elena¿Dónde está Pedro hoy?Where is Pedro today?
- MateoPedro está en su oficina.Pedro is in his office.
- ElenaTengo que llamar a Pedro.I have to call Pedro.
- MateoÉl te puede atender ahora.He can take your call now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Pedro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pedro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.