Speedy Gonzales
/speedi ɡonθales/from spelling rules
Speedy Gonzales is the name of a fictional Mexican mouse character known for his great speed in Spanish.
Did you know?
- Although used as a name, in some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a 'Speedy Gonzales' can be a sarcastic way to mock someone who is actually moving very slowly.
- The surname González belongs to a class of names ending in -ez, a characteristic of Basque and Castilian origins that specifically denotes 'son of'.
- The nickname 'Speedy' is an English adjective, but in many Spanish-speaking households, the character's name is used as a shorthand to describe anything that functions with extreme, almost frantic, efficiency.
Examples in context
- Es rápido como Speedy Gonzales.He is fast like Speedy Gonzales.
- Me gusta el dibujo de Speedy Gonzales.I like the drawing of Speedy Gonzales.
- Ese ratón es Speedy Gonzales.That mouse is Speedy Gonzales.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about old cartoons.
- JavierLucía, ¿conoces a Speedy Gonzales?Lucía, do you know Speedy Gonzales?
- LucíaSí, es el ratón más rápido.Yes, he is the fastest mouse.
- JavierMe encanta cómo corre Speedy Gonzales.I love how Speedy Gonzales runs.
- LucíaEs un personaje muy divertido.He is a very funny character.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
