Sprite
/spɾite/from spelling rules
The English word 'sprite' can be translated into Spanish as Sprite.
Sprite is used to refer to a mythical creature such as an elf, a fairy or a goblin.
Meaning: an elf, a fairy, a goblin (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/spɾite/
Did you know?
- The word duende is used by musicians to describe an inexplicable, almost magical state of inspiration during a performance.
- In some Latin American traditions, sprites like the duende are believed to kidnap children who are poorly behaved.
- If you want to describe a mischievous sprite, you might use the word duende, which can also refer to a person's charm or 'soul' in music.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría una gaseosa de limón, por favor.I would like a lemon soda, please.
- ¿Tienen alguna bebida gaseosa de sabor a limón para servir?Do you have any carbonated beverage with lemon flavor to serve?
- ¿Me pasas el Sprite, por favor?Could you pass me the Sprite, please?
- Voy a pedir una gaseosa de limón.I'm going to order a lemon soda.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are reading a fantasy book together.
- JavierMira este dibujo de un sprite.Look at this drawing of a sprite.
- SofíaEs muy lindo, Javier.It is very cute, Javier.
- JavierDice que el sprite usa magia.It says that the sprite uses magic.
- SofíaMe encantan las historias así.I love stories like that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
