Robinson
/robinson/from spelling rules
The phrase Robinson in Spanish corresponds to the English name Robinson.
How do you pronounce it?
/robinson/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term robinsonada is used as a noun to describe a story or situation where a person is stranded on a desert island.
- Unlike many Spanish surnames that end in -ez, Robinson is recognized as a foreign loan name and does not follow Spanish naming patterns.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, particularly in literary discussions, the name Robinson is used as a shorthand to refer to Robinson Crusoe, the famous character from Daniel Defoe's novel.
Examples in context
- El señor Robinson no escribió la novela.Mr Robinson didn't write the novel.This sentence is useful for mentioning that the person named Robinson did not write a specific novel.Tatoeba #854914 by Coyolxauhqui, translation #46527 by sundown
- Esa novela no fue escrita por el Sr. Robinson.That novel wasn't written by Mr. Robinson.This sentence is useful for stating that a novel was not written by the person named Robinson.Tatoeba #1451414 by migueltoledo86, translation #1450847 by CN
- El Sr. Robinson es un inversionista exitoso.Mr. Robinson is a successful investor.
- El hijo de Robinson vive en Madrid.Robinson's son lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a neighbor.
- María¿Conoces al hermano de Robinson?Do you know Robinson's brother?
- DanielNo, no conozco a su familia.No, I don't know his family.
- MaríaÉl es un hombre muy amable.He is a very kind man.
- DanielMe alegro de oír eso.I'm glad to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
