Rocco
/roɡko/from spelling rules
Rocco is the Spanish form of the male given name Rocco.
Rocco is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /roɡko/.
Did you know?
- The Spanish version Roque is linked to the 'plague saint' because Saint Roch was believed to protect people from the bubonic plague.
- If you see a statue of a man with a dog in a Spanish town, it is almost certainly a depiction of the figure associated with the name Roque.
- While Rocco is a recognized name, it is far more common to see the Spanishized version, Roque, in Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Sr. Roque. ¿Cómo se encuentra hoy?Good morning, Mr. Rocco. How are you today?
- Estimado Roque, estamos encantados de invitarlo a nuestro eventoDear Rocco, we are delighted to invite you to our event.
- ¿Has visto a Roc hoy? Necesito devolverle algo.Have you seen Roc today? I need to return something to him.
- Hola, Rocco, ¿vienes al asado hoy?Hi, Rocco, are you coming to the barbecue today?
- ¿Conoces a Rocco? Es un profesor excelente.Do you know Rocco? He's an excellent teacher.
- Rocco es un nombre muy fuerte.Rocco is a very strong name.
- ¿Conoces a alguien que se llame Rocco?Do you know anyone named Rocco?
- El niño se llama Rocco.The boy's name is Rocco.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing potential names for a new baby.
- Elena¿Qué te parece el nombre Rocco para el bebé?What do you think of the name Rocco for the baby?
- MateoMe gusta mucho, Rocco suena muy bien.I like it a lot, Rocco sounds very good.
- Elena¿Crees que es un nombre moderno?Do you think it is a modern name?
- MateoSí, creo que es un nombre muy actual.Yes, I think it is a very current name.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
