Sara
/ˈsaɾa/
The English name Sarah is translated into Spanish as Sara.
Sara is the Spanish form of the Hebrew given name Sarah.
Meaning: given name from Hebrew (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsaɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking communities, Sara is colloquially associated with the phrase Sara, la que no para, a rhyming play on words meaning 'Sara, the one who doesn't stop'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to use the diminutive Sarita to express affection, even if the person is not a child.
- In some Latin American regions, the name Sara is paired with Isabel to form the compound name Sara Isabel, a tradition of double naming that is more common than in English.
Examples in context
- El párrafo que Sarah escribió era interesante.The paragraph Sarah wrote was interesting.This sentence shows how to use Sara when referring to something she wrote.Tatoeba #7061238 by luischir, translation #7060659 by mervert1
- El párrafo que el maestro le pidió a Sarah que leyera no era muy interesante.The paragraph the teacher asked Sarah to read was not very interesting.This sentence shows how to use Sara when a teacher makes a request of her.Tatoeba #7061243 by luischir, translation #7060662 by mervert1
- Sarah fue lo suficientemente perspicaz para darse cuenta de que sus amigos estaban intentando gastarle una broma.Sarah was discerning enough to realize that her friends were trying to prank her.This sentence shows how to use Sara when describing her ability to perceive a situation.Tatoeba #10051214 by manufrutos, translation #1916 by Zifre
- Es un placer conocerla, Sara.It's a pleasure to meet you, Sarah.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- MaríaSara es una buena amiga.Sara is a good friend.
- AlejandroSí, conozco a Sara desde hace años.Yes, I have known Sara for years.
- María¿Sabes si Sara vendrá hoy?Do you know if Sara is coming today?
- AlejandroCreo que Sara llegará más tarde.I think Sara will arrive later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sarah” translations and entries Sara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
