Reginaldo
/rexinaldo/from spelling rules
Reginaldo is the Spanish equivalent of the male given name Reginald.
How do you pronounce it?
/rexinaldo/
Did you know?
- Because Reginaldo is so uncommon, a Spanish speaker encountering the name for the first time might mistake it for a Portuguese name, as it is more frequent in Brazil.
- The root of Reginaldo comes from the Germanic words for 'counsel' and 'rule'. This makes it a linguistic cousin to the English name 'Ronald'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in parts of Latin America, people might use 'Reynaldo' as a more common, phonetic variant that serves the same social function as 'Reginaldo'.
Examples in context
- Reginald, ¿podría proporcionarme los informes, por favor?Reginald, could you please provide me with the reports?
- Señor Reginald, ¿puede recomendarme un buen restaurante en la ciudad?Sir Reginald, can you recommend a good restaurant in the city?
- Reginaldo es mi hermano.Reginald is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Reginaldo?Do you know Reginald?
- El profesor se llama Reginaldo.The teacher's name is Reginald.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend.
- AlejandroTengo que llamar a Reginaldo.I have to call Reginaldo.
- Lucía¿Todavía tienes su número?Do you still have his number?
- AlejandroSí, Reginaldo me lo dio ayer.Yes, Reginaldo gave it to me yesterday.
- LucíaPerfecto, dile que hola de mi parte.Perfect, tell him hello for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
