Reese
/reese/from spelling rules
Reese is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a person.
Reese is used as a proper name for an individual.
How do you pronounce it?
/reese/
Did you know?
- In official documents in Spanish-speaking countries, a person named Reese would likely be asked for a second surname to fit the traditional double-surname naming system.
- A Spanish speaker might misinterpret the name Reese as the common surname Reyes, which means 'kings'.
- When pronouncing Reese, some Spanish speakers may produce a 'strong' r sound at the start, which is a distinct trill not found in the English pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Rigoberto, le presento a la señora Martínez.Rigoberto, let me introduce you to Mrs. Martínez.
- Reese vive en Madrid.Reese lives in Madrid.
- ¿Conoces a Reese?Do you know Reese?
- Reese es mi mejor amiga.Reese is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person at a party.
- Sofía¿Has visto a Reese?Have you seen Reese?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Reese por aquí.No, I haven't seen Reese around here.
- SofíaSeguro que Reese está en la cocina.I'm sure Reese is in the kitchen.
- DanielVoy a buscarla ahora mismo.I'll go look for her right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
