Slytherin
/sliteɾin/from spelling rules
Slytherin is the Spanish word for the Harry Potter house Slytherin.
Slytherin is used as a noun to refer to the specific Harry Potter house. When describing the qualities associated with this house, one can use the term Astuto/a.
Meaning: Harry Potter house (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/sliteɾin/
Did you know?
- Because Spanish is a syllable-timed language, a native speaker might instinctively add an invisible 'e' before the word, pronouncing it closer to eslytherin to avoid starting with an 's' cluster.
- While Slytherin is the name of the house, the Spanish word for 'slithering' is deslizarse, which describes a smooth and gliding motion.
- In some Spanish-language forums, users create 'Spanglish' puns by mixing Slytherin with Spanish verbs to describe the act of being sneaky.
Examples in context
- Esa chica es muy 'astuta', definitivamente de 'Slytherin'That girl is very 'cunning,' definitely a 'Slytherin'
- Mi casa favorita de Harry Potter es Slytherin.My favorite Harry Potter house is Slytherin.
- Ella fue seleccionada para la casa Slytherin.She was sorted into Slytherin house.
- Los estudiantes de Slytherin son muy ambiciosos.The Slytherin students are very ambitious.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing which Hogwarts house they belong to.
- Daniel¿A qué casa perteneces tú?Which house do you belong to?
- MaríaYo soy de Slytherin.I am in Slytherin.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Yo soy de Gryffindor.That's great! I am in Gryffindor.
- MaríaSomos de casas diferentes, Daniel.We are from different houses, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
