Reynaldo
/reiˈnaldo/masculine
The English name Ronald is translated into Spanish as Reynaldo or Reinaldo.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo | /reiˈnaldo/ | masculine |
| Reinaldo | /reiˈnaldo/ | masculine |
These are masculine given names used to translate the name Ronald into Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The diminutive form Ronaldito is a common way to show affection in Argentina or Uruguay.
How do you pronounce it?
/reiˈnaldo/
Did you know?
- While Reynaldo is a translation for 'Ronald', it is more closely linked to the English name 'Reginald'. Both names share a Germanic heritage based on the concepts of 'counsel' and 'rule'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a person named Reinaldo might be given the nickname Rey by friends. This is a play on the first syllable of their name, which happens to be the Spanish word for 'king'.
- Though 'Ronald' sounds like a standard modern name in English, the Spanish forms Reinaldo and Reynaldo are perceived as traditional and old-fashioned.
Examples in context
- Hola Roni, ¿vienes a la fiesta de esta noche?Hey Roni, are you coming to the party tonight?
- El nombre de mi hermano es Reynaldo.My brother's name is Reynaldo.
- Reynaldo es un hombre muy amable.Reynaldo is a very kind man.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Has visto a Reynaldo hoy?Have you seen Reynaldo today?
- ElenaNo, no he visto a Reynaldo.No, I haven't seen Reynaldo.
- DanielÉl quería hablar contigo.He wanted to talk to you.
- ElenaLe enviaré un mensaje ahora.I will send him a message now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ronald” translations and entries Reynaldo, Reinaldo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
