Raquel
/ʁaˈkɛw/
Raquel is the Portuguese form of the name Raquel.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁaˈkɛw/
Did you know?
- The name Raquel shares a root with the word for 'ewe' in several languages, reflecting its original meaning of 'sheep' in ancient Hebrew.
- In some Portuguese dialects, the final 'l' in Raquel is not a lateral consonant like the English 'L' but is instead realized as a high back vowel, sounding almost like 'Raqueu'.
- While Raquel is common, Portuguese speakers often use the affectionate diminutive Raquelinha by adding the suffix -inha to show endearment.
Examples in context
- Prazer em conhecê-la, Raquel.Nice to meet you, Raquel.
- Ei, Raquel, tudo bem?Hey, Raquel, how are you?
- A Raquel é minha irmã.Raquel is my sister.
- Eu vi a Raquel no mercado.I saw Raquel at the market.
- Você conhece a Raquel?Do you know Raquel?
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- FelipeVocê falou com a Raquel hoje?Did you speak with Raquel today?
- CamilaNão, eu não falei com ela.No, I didn't speak with her.
- FelipeA Raquel me ligou cedo.Raquel called me early.
- CamilaEla deve estar com pressa.She must be in a hurry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Raquel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
