Pilar
/pilaɾ/from spelling rules
Pilar is a Spanish female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/pilaɾ/
Did you know?
- While Pilar is a common name, the verb pilar describes the traditional process of grinding corn or grain using a mortar and pestle.
- People named Pilar in Spain often celebrate their 'name day' on 12 October, which is a tradition distinct from a birthday.
- The name is deeply tied to a specific miracle in Zaragoza, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared atop a pillar.
Examples in context
- Pilar creció recibiendo una educación laica y antifascista.Pilar grew up with a secular and antifascist education.This sentence shows the name Pilar being used in a biographical context.Tatoeba #531087 by hayastan, translation #2524193 by MethodGT
- ¡Hola Pilar! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hi Pilar! How are you today?
- Pilar es una excelente amiga.Pilar is an excellent friend.
- Me gusta pasar tiempo con Pilar en el parque.I enjoy spending time with Pilar in the park.
- Pilar es mi mejor amiga.Pilar is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Pilar de la oficina?Do you know Pilar from the office?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Pilar hoy?Have you seen Pilar today?
- MateoNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- LucíaEspero que esté bien.I hope she is doing well.
- MateoSí, seguro que sí.Yes, surely she is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
