Scooby-Doo
/skoobidoo/from spelling rules
The English name "Scooby Doo" is translated into Spanish as Scooby-Doo.
Scooby-Doo is the name of the main character in a series of animated mystery stories. Using the name Scooby Doo is the most straightforward and universally recognized way to refer to the character in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/skoobidoo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish dubbing of the series is famous for its distinct regional variations, meaning the voice of Scooby-Doo sounds entirely different depending on whether you watch the version from Spain or Latin America.
- When referring to the group's vehicle, Spanish speakers call it la Máquina Misteriosa, giving the 'Mystery Machine' a feminine gender due to the word máquina.
- Because Scooby-Doo is a foreign proper name, it is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish, meaning you would say el Scooby-Doo if referring to the character as a singular entity.
Examples in context
- Mi perro se parece a Scooby-Doo.My dog looks like Scooby-Doo.
- ¿Te gusta la serie de Scooby-Doo?Do you like the Scooby-Doo series?
- Scooby-Doo es un personaje muy famoso.Scooby-Doo is a very famous character.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a toy store window.
- JavierElena, mira ese peluche de Scooby-Doo.Elena, look at that Scooby-Doo plushie.
- ElenaEs muy lindo, Javier.It is very cute, Javier.
- JavierTengo que comprarlo ahora mismo.I have to buy it right now.
- Elena¡Claro, vamos a entrar!Sure, let's go inside!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
