Pedro
name, Mexico
In Mexico the name Peter is Pedro. It is one of the most common male names in the country and it is also the Spanish word behind the nickname Pedrito.
Spanish speakers translate the name Peter as Pedro in everyday speech, in school and on official papers. A friend can shorten it to Pedrito in a warm, casual way.
Meaning: male first name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Say Pedro as "PEH-dro", with a short e and a lightly tapped r.
Did you know?
- The name Pedro comes from the Greek word for "stone", the same idea as the English name Peter.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano se llama Pedro.My brother is called Peter.
- Pedro llega a las ocho.Peter arrives at eight.
- Le mandé un mensaje a Pedrito.I sent a message to little Peter.
Example conversation
Marta introduces her classmate to her mother in Guadalajara.
- MartaMamá, él es Pedro, mi compañero de clase.Mom, this is Peter, my classmate.
- MamáMucho gusto, Pedro.Nice to meet you, Peter.
- PedroEl gusto es mío, señora.The pleasure is mine, ma'am.
