How to Say "Thomas" in Spanish

Tomás

/toˈmas/masculine

The English name Thomas is translated into Spanish as Tomás.

Tomás is a masculine given name used to translate the name Thomas into Spanish.

Meaning: given name (name)

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While Tomás is the standard name, the diminutive Tomito can be used as an affectionate and playful version, equivalent to the English name Tommy.

/toˈmas/

The name Tomás shares its ancient roots with the word for 'twin', meaning that a person named Tomás is etymologically linked to the concept of a double or a pair.
Though Tomás is the translation for Thomas, the phonetic transition from the Greek Thōmâs to the Spanish Tomás removed the 'h' sound, which does not exist as a breathy aspirate in Spanish.
While Tomás is the standard form, the diminutive Tomito is used not just for children but often as a term of endearment for adults in close relationships.

Tomás no se puede ir.
Thomas can't leave.
This sentence shows Tomás as the subject of the sentence.
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Tomás quedó el sexto.
Thomas got sixth.
This sentence shows Tomás in the context of a ranking.
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Tomás cerró la tienda.
Thomas closed the shop.
This sentence shows Tomás performing an action.
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Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Tomás.
Nice to meet you, my name is Thomas.
¿Cómo está usted, Sr. Tomás?
How are you, Mr. Thomas?
Don Tomás, ¿puede ayudarme con esto?
Mr. Thomas, can you help me with this?
Hola Tom, ¿cómo estás?
Hi Tom, how are you?
Tomito, ¿vienes a jugar con nosotros?
Tommy, are you coming to play with us?
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Sources

Wiktionary, “thomas” translations and entries Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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