Sandra
/sandɾa/from spelling rules
Sandra is the Spanish form of the female given name Sandra.
Sandra is a female given name predominantly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/sandɾa/
Did you know?
- The name Sandra shares the same Ancient Greek roots as Alejandra, meaning 'defender of men'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, names like Sandra are occasionally paired with a traditional religious name to create a double name, such as Sandra María.
- While common in Spain and Latin America, the name Sandra is considered a relatively 'modern' addition to the traditional Spanish name pool compared to names like María'.
Examples in context
- William no envidia a Sandra.William doesn't envy Sandra.This sentence shows how to use Sandra as an object of envy.Tatoeba #11672497 by Seael, translation #11602167 by Amastan
- Sandra me ofreció su asiento en el tren.Sandra offered me her seat on the train.This sentence shows how to use Sandra as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #1692677 by Shishir, translation #53926 by Swift
- Sandra se gastó el doble de dinero que yo.Sandra spent twice as much as I did.This sentence shows how to use Sandra in a sentence regarding spending money.Tatoeba #919389 by Shishir, translation #53927 by CN
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking in a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Sandra hoy?Have you seen Sandra today?
- MaríaNo, no he visto a Sandra.No, I haven't seen Sandra.
- AlejandroEspero que Sandra esté bien.I hope Sandra is doing well.
- MaríaSí, Sandra es muy fuerte.Yes, Sandra is very strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sandra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
