Sloane
/sloane/from spelling rules
Sloane is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
/sloane/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the definite article el or la before a person's name in many dialects when speaking about them in a casual context, such as la Sloane.
- In Spanish-speaking countries, nicknames are often created by adding 'ito' or 'ita' to the end of a name, which could turn Sloane into Sloanito or Sloanita.
- Because Sloane contains a consonant cluster not common at the start of Spanish words, native speakers may instinctively add a soft 'e' sound before it in rapid speech.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuándo sale el próximo tren a Sloane Square?When is the next train to Sloane Square?This sentence shows how to use Sloane as part of a location name, Sloane Square.Tatoeba #1674321 by marcelostockle, translation #51379 by CN
- Buenos días, señorita SloaneGood morning, Miss Sloane
- Permiso, doña SloaneExcuse me, Mrs. Sloane
- Mucho gusto, señor SloaneNice to meet you, Mr. Sloane
- Hola Sloane, ¿cómo estás?Hi Sloane, how are you?
- Sloane es una persona muy amable.Sloane is a very kind person.
- He visto a Sloane en el parque.I have seen Sloane in the park.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- María¿Conoces a Sloane?Do you know Sloane?
- AlejandroSí, Sloane es mi mejor amiga.Yes, Sloane is my best friend.
- María¡Qué bueno que seas su amigo!How good that you are her friend!
- AlejandroElla es muy divertida.She is very funny.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
