Serena
/seɾena/from spelling rules
Serena is the Spanish given name for a female person.
Serena is used as a female first name.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾena/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term sereno refers to a specific type of nighttime dew or mist believed to cause illness if a person is exposed to it after working in the sun.
- Historically, a sereno was a nighttime watchman in Spanish cities who carried a lantern and announced the hour to the residents.
- In Spanish musical terminology, serenata is a derivative of sereno and describes a musical performance typically played outdoors at night under a window.
Examples in context
- Serena es mi mejor amiga.Serena is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Serena?Do you know Serena?
- Mañana es el cumpleaños de Serena.Tomorrow is Serena's birthday.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- María¿Has visto a Serena hoy?Have you seen Serena today?
- JavierNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- MaríaYo quería hablar con Serena.I wanted to talk to Serena.
- JavierQuizás ella llegará más tarde.Maybe she will arrive later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
