Pedro
/ˈpedɾo/
Pedro is the Spanish equivalent of the English male given name Peter.
Pedro is the most common Spanish equivalent for the name Peter.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Pedro is the standard form, the diminutive Pedrito is used to convey affection.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpedɾo/
Did you know?
- While most Spanish words evolved from Latin by changing the 'e' sound to 'ie' as in piedra for 'stone', Pedro resisted this change and kept its original vowel.
- Across the Spanish-speaking world, San Pedro is traditionally viewed as the gatekeeper of Heaven, often depicted holding the keys to the celestial city.
Examples in context
- Pedro no habla ruso.Peter doesn't speak Russian.This sentence shows how to use Pedro in a negative statement about language ability.Tatoeba #3672862 by hayastan, translation #8798836 by deniko
- ¿Pedro todavía está durmiendo?Is Peter always sleeping?This sentence uses Pedro to ask a question about a current state.Tatoeba #1466728 by marcelostockle, translation #1467678 by GPHemsley
- Pedro dijo que vio al cadáver moverse.Peter said that he saw the body move.This sentence uses Pedro as the subject of a sentence describing an observation.Tatoeba #1466840 by hayastan, translation #1467636 by GPHemsley
- Pedro, it's a pleasure to meet you.Pedro, es un placer conocerte.
- Don Pedro, may I have a word?Don Pedro, ¿puedo hablar con usted?
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their mutual friend.
- Mateo¿Viste a Pedro hoy?Did you see Pedro today?
- SofíaNo, no he hablado con Pedro.No, I haven't spoken with Pedro.
- MateoCreo que Pedro está en el cine.I think Pedro is at the cinema.
- SofíaLlamaré a Pedro más tarde.I will call Pedro later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peter” translations and entries 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.
