Bob Esponja
/bob esponxa/from spelling rules
The name of the main character in the animated television series 'SpongeBob SquarePants' is Bob Esponja in Spanish.
Did you know?
- The term esponja is used colloquially in some Spanish-speaking cultures to describe someone who relies entirely on others for money.
- The descriptor 'SquarePants' is completely omitted from the official Spanish name Bob Esponja.
- While Bob Esponja is the standard name in Spain and Latin America, the translation choices for the show's humor vary wildly between these two regions.
Examples in context
- Me encanta Bob Esponja.I love SpongeBob.
- ¿Has visto la película de Bob Esponja?Have you seen the SpongeBob movie?
- Bob Esponja vive en una piña.SpongeBob lives in a pineapple.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about cartoons at home.
- Javier¿Quieres ver dibujos animados?Do you want to watch cartoons?
- MaríaSí, me gusta mucho Bob Esponja.Yes, I really like SpongeBob.
- JavierA mí también me divierte su serie.I also find his series funny.
- MaríaEs un personaje muy gracioso.He is a very funny character.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
