René
/rene/from spelling rules
To say Rene in Spanish, use René.
René is a masculine given name used across the Spanish speaking world.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is normally spelled with an acute accent on the final e, René.
How do you pronounce it?
In IPA it is /rene/. The first r is a strong trill and the stress falls on the last syllable, as the accent shows.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not leave out the accent when writing the name in Spanish.
Did you know?
- The name René shares a root with the Spanish word renacer, meaning 'to be born again'.
- The name René is the masculine form, but in French, the feminine version Renée is spelled with an extra 'e' while sounding identical. In Spanish, however, the name is almost exclusively used for men.
- Because it is a French loanword, using René can sometimes carry a more 'sophisticated' or 'European' connotation in certain social circles in Latin America compared to the more traditional Renato.
Examples in context
- ¿Vamos al cine, Renito?Shall we go to the movies, Renito?
- Renecito, ¿me prestas tu bicicleta?Renecito, can you lend me your bike?
- René es un buen amigo.René is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a René?Do you know René?
- El hermano de René vive en Madrid.René's brother lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend.
- Lucía¿Has visto a René hoy?Have you seen René today?
- DanielNo, no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- LucíaMe lo encontré en el parque.I ran into him in the park.
- DanielQué bueno que esté bien.It's good that he is doing well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
