Rogelio
/roˈxeljo/
Rogelio is the Spanish form of the name Rogelio.
How do you pronounce it?
/roˈxeljo/
Did you know?
- The name Rogelio is an adaptation of the Germanic name 'Hrodger', which entered the Spanish language through the influence of the Visigoths in the Iberian Peninsula.
- In certain Spanish-speaking Caribbean cultures, the name might be stylized or shortened in ways that completely hide its Germanic roots, such as using 'Gelo' as a diminutive.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, Rogelio is associated with older generations and is rarely given to babies today.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Rogelio. ¿Cómo estás?Good morning, Rogelio. How are you?
- Don Rogelio, estoy muy agradecido por su ayuda.Mr. Rogelio, I am very grateful for your help.
- ¡Hola, Roge! ¿Vienes al partido de fútbol?Hey, Roge! Are you coming to the football match?
- Rolo, ¿me puedes prestar tu coche hoy?Rolo, can you lend me your car today?
- Hola, Rogelio.Hello, Rogelio.
- ¿Es aquí la casa de Rogelio?Is this Rogelio's house?
- Rogelio me llamó por teléfono.Rogelio called me on the phone.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are introducing a new colleague.
- LucíaMira, él es Rogelio.Look, this is Rogelio.
- JavierMucho gusto, Rogelio.Nice to meet you, Rogelio.
- LucíaRogelio viene de España.Rogelio comes from Spain.
- JavierBienvenido al equipo.Welcome to the team.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Rogelio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rogelio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
