Regan
/reɡan/from spelling rules
Regan is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a person.
You can modify the name with suffixes to express affection, such as using Reganito for a boy or Reganita for a girl.
Which one should you use?
Reganito is used for a male, while Reganita is used for a female.
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡan/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish dialects, if someone says a name sounds like regañar, they are suggesting the name sounds like 'to scold' or 'to reprimand'.
- While 'Regan' is a name, the similar sounding Spanish verb regar means 'to water' or 'to irrigate' plants.
- The diminutive suffix -ito used in Reganito doesn't just show affection, it can also be used to imply that the person is small in stature.
Examples in context
- ¡Buenos días, Señor Regan! ¿Cómo está usted hoy?Good morning, Mr. Regan! How are you today?
- Hola Regan, ¿cómo estás?Hi Regan, how are you?
- Regan vive en Madrid.Regan lives in Madrid.
- ¿Conoces a Regan?Do you know Regan?
- Regan es mi mejor amiga.Regan is my best friend.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has visto a Regan últimamente?Have you seen Regan lately?
- DanielNo, no he hablado con ella.No, I haven't spoken with her.
- ElenaElla me llamó ayer.She called me yesterday.
- DanielQué bueno que esté bien.I'm glad she is doing well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
