How to Say "Samuel" in Spanish

Samuel

/saˈmwel/

The English name Samuel is translated into Spanish as Samuel. Wiktionary also lists Samu.

Meaning: male given name (name)

Ways to say it

“samuel” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA
Samuel	/saˈmwel/
Samu	/ˈsamu/

Samuel is a male given name.

Samuel is the standard form of the name, while Samu is a common nickname used for the same name.

Samu is an informal diminutive or nickname used in casual settings.

/saˈmwel/

In historical Spanish records, the name Samuel was frequently used in Sephardic Jewish communities, leaving a linguistic trace in the naming patterns of the Iberian Peninsula.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a person might be called Samuel by their friends but addressed as Samuelito by older relatives to show endearment.
Unlike English, where 'Sam' is a standard standalone nickname, using just 'Sam' in a Spanish-speaking country might sound foreign or incomplete to native ears.

Y Samuel le contó todo.
And Samuel told him everything.
This sentence shows how to use Samuel in a narrative context.
Tatoeba #10268384 by Seael, translation #10257165 by AfricanQuant
Samuel no tiene tres hermanos, solo tiene dos.
Samuel doesn't have three brothers, he only has two.
This sentence demonstrates the use of Samuel when discussing family members.
Tatoeba #2107253 by Shishir, translation #12916417 by araneo
Soy Samuel.
I am Samuel.
This sentence shows how to introduce oneself using Samuel.
Tatoeba #1369848 by Shishir, translation #1164901 by cntrational
Samu, ¿vienes al cine esta noche?
Sam, are you coming to the movies tonight?
Samuel, ¿podrías pasarme el libro, por favor?
Samuel, could you pass me the book, please?
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María and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.

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