Penélope
/peˈnelope/feminine
Penelope is translated into Spanish as Penélope.
Penélope is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈnelope/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the diminutive Penelopita to express affection, a common linguistic habit in Spanish that doesn't have a direct equivalent for this specific name in English.
- In Spanish literature and poetry, Penélope is often used as a symbol of 'espera' or 'patient waiting' because of the myth of her weaving and unweaving a shroud.
- The name Penélope follows the standard Spanish rule for 'esdrújula' words, which are words stressed on the third-to-last syllable.
Examples in context
- Ella se llama Penélope.Her name is Penélope.
- Penélope es mi mejor amiga.Penélope is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Penélope?Do you know Penélope?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- María¿Has visto a Penélope hoy?Have you seen Penélope today?
- MateoNo, no he visto a Penélope.No, I haven't seen Penélope.
- MaríaElla debería estar aquí.She should be here.
- MateoTal vez Penélope llegó tarde.Maybe Penélope arrived late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “penelope” translations and entries Penélope, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
