Pete
/pete/from spelling rules
Pete is a male given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/pete/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, the word pete can refer to a specific type of oral sex in a vulgar context. This makes it a word to use with extreme caution in the Southern Cone.
- While it looks like a common name, in Argentine 'Lunfardo' slang, pete is actually a clipped form of chupete, which means 'pacifier'.
Examples in context
- Él me llama Pete.He calls me Pete.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Pete when someone is addressing or referring to a person by name.Tatoeba #1287551 by marcelostockle, translation #298084 by CN
- Mi primo se llama Pete.My cousin's name is Pete.
- ¿Conoces a Pete?Do you know Pete?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a new coworker.
- MateoSofía, ¿sabes quién es Pete?Sofía, do you know who Pete is?
- SofíaSí, Pete es el nuevo diseñador.Yes, Pete is the new designer.
- MateoÉl parece ser muy amable.He seems to be very kind.
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es un buen chico.Yes, Mateo, he is a good guy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
