How to Say "Simon" in Spanish

Simón

/siˈmon/

Simón is the Spanish way to say the English male given name Simon.

Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

/siˈmon/

In Mexican slang, simón is used as a very informal way to say 'yes'.
The word simón in its slang form is often paired with nones to express 'no' in an equally informal way.
The slang term simón is believed to have originated from a rhyme with the word sí.

Simón dice: "¡De pie!"
Simon says: "Stand!"
This example shows how to use Simón in the context of a command.
Tatoeba #2530462 by marcelostockle, translation #484599 by sacredceltic
Eres Simón, hijo de Juan.
You are Simon, son of John.
This sentence shows how to use Simón when identifying someone.
Tatoeba #589706 by Shishir, translation #69712 by Lumi_alt
Tras cortar con ella, Simón se alejó sin mirar atrás.
After splitting up with her, Simon walked away without looking back.
This sentence demonstrates how to use Simón as the subject of a sentence.
Tatoeba #1343039 by Shishir, translation #1371581 by Shishir
Buenas tardes, Sr. Simón. ¿Cómo está usted?
Good afternoon, Mr. Simon. How are you?

Mateo and María are talking about their new neighbor.

Mateo

¿Conoces a Simón?
Do you know Simón?
María

Sí, Simón es muy amable.
Yes, Simón is very kind.
Mateo

Él vive en el edificio de enfrente.
He lives in the building across the street.
María

¡Ah, ya sé quién es!
Oh, now I know who he is!

Sources

Wiktionary, “simon” translations and entries Simón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries simón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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