Sammy
/sammi/from spelling rules
Sammy is a proper name used in Spanish.
Sammy is used as a proper name to refer to a specific person.
How do you pronounce it?
/sammi/
Did you know?
- While Sammy is not a native Spanish name, it is often perceived as an Americanized version of Samuel. In Spanish-speaking cultures, the traditional diminutive for Samuel is more commonly Samu.
- The process of adding an 'y' to create a nickname like Sammy is a borrowed English custom. Native Spanish nicknames typically use suffixes like -ito or -ico, turning Samuel into Samuelito.
- If a person is called 'Sami' in a Spanish-speaking country, it could also be a common diminutive for the name 'Samanta' or 'Samantha'.
Examples in context
- Sammy fue arrestado.Sammy was arrested.This sentence is useful for seeing Sammy used as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #11695309 by 0987654321ok, translation #10259569 by bekindtoall
- ¡Hola, Sami! ¿Vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Hey, Sami! Are you coming to the party tonight?
- Sammy es mi mejor amigo.Sammy is my best friend.
- ¿Has visto a Sammy hoy?Have you seen Sammy today?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking in a park.
- AlejandroHola Sofía, ¿sabes dónde está Sammy?Hello Sofía, do you know where Sammy is?
- SofíaNo, pero Sammy me dijo que vendría pronto.No, but Sammy told me he would come soon.
- AlejandroEspero que Sammy no tarde mucho.I hope Sammy doesn't take long.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, él siempre llega.Don't worry, Alejandro, he always arrives.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
