Snapchat
/snabt͡ʃat/from spelling rules
The English phrase "Snapchat" is translated into Spanish as Snapchat.
Snapchat refers to the photo-messaging application.
Meaning: photo-messaging application (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /snabtʃat/.
When do people say it?
The simplest way to say Snapchat in Spanish is to pronounce it as Snapchat itself, but with a Spanish accent.
Did you know?
- While the app is called Snapchat, Spanish speakers often use the verb snapear to describe the act of sending a snap.
- Because the letter 's' cannot start a word in native Spanish phonology, many speakers instinctively add an 'e' sound to the beginning, pronouncing it as esnapchat.
- Spanish speakers may describe a 'streak' on Snapchat as una racha, a word that usually refers to a streak of luck or a spell of bad weather.
Examples in context
- No tengo Snapchat en mi móvil.I don't have Snapchat on my phone.
- ¿Me pasas tu Snapchat?Can you give me your Snapchat?
- Ella usa mucho Snapchat.She uses Snapchat a lot.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about social media during a coffee break.
- Lucía¿Usas Snapchat para enviar fotos?Do you use Snapchat to send photos?
- AlejandroSí, a veces uso Snapchat con mis amigos.Yes, sometimes I use Snapchat with my friends.
- LucíaQué bien, pásame tu Snapchat para agregarte.That's great, give me your Snapchat so I can add you.
- AlejandroClaro, te lo mando ahora mismo.Sure, I'll send it to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
