Siri
/siɾi/from spelling rules
Siri is the name of the virtual assistant developed by Apple used in Spanish.
Siri refers to the specific name of the virtual assistant created by Apple.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɾi/
Did you know?
- Because Siri is a proper noun, Spanish speakers often use the feminine article la before it when discussing the app, such as saying la Siri to refer to the software.
- The phrase used to wake Siri in Spanish, Oye Siri, literally translates to 'Listen Siri' or 'Hey Siri', using the imperative form of the verb oír.
- Spanish has a specific gender for artificial intelligences, and since Siri is widely viewed as a female persona, it influences the adjectives used to describe its responses.
Examples in context
- Me gusta hacer uso de Siri mientras conduzco para poder utilizar mi móvil sin quitar la vista de la calle.I like to use Siri when I'm driving, so that I can use my phone without my eyes leaving the road.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use Siri while driving.Tatoeba #13586981 by frpzzd, translation #13586969 by althead
- Puedes pedirle ayuda a Siri.You can ask Siri for help.
- No entiendo qué dice Siri.I don't understand what Siri is saying.
Example conversation
Javier is trying to set an alarm using his phone.
- MaríaJavier, ¿puedes usar Siri para poner la alarma?Javier, can you use Siri to set the alarm?
- JavierSí, voy a preguntarle a Siri ahora.Yes, I am going to ask Siri now.
- MaríaEs más rápido que hacerlo a mano.It is faster than doing it manually.
- JavierTienes razón, Siri lo hace en un segundo.You are right, Siri does it in a second.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
