Tommy
/tommi/from spelling rules
Tommy is the Spanish diminutive of the name Thomas.
Tommy is used as a nickname or a diminutive form for the name Thomas.
Meaning: diminutive of Thomas (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tommi/.
Did you know?
- The name Tomás is derived from the Aramaic word for 'twin'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone Tommy or Tomasito can be used as a gentle way to patronize or belittle an adult by treating them like a child.
- If you use the more traditional diminutive Tomasito instead of Tommy, you are shifting from a cool, modern vibe to one of extreme tenderness or even condescension.
Examples in context
- Tommy es un buen hombre.Tommy is a nice man.This sentence shows how to use Tommy to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #587345 by Shishir, translation #37439 by CN
- Me da igual que me llamen Tom o Tommy.I'm fine with being called Tom or Tommy.This sentence demonstrates a preference for being called Tommy over the shorter form Tom.Tatoeba #9392911 by ignacio, translation #9392910 by DJ_Saidez
- Tommy no pudo responder a la última pregunta.Tommy couldn't answer the last question.This sentence shows Tommy as the subject of a sentence regarding an inability to answer.Tatoeba #795888 by Shishir, translation #37440 by CM
- ¡Hola, Tomi! ¿Vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Hey, Tommy! Are you coming to the party tonight?
- ¡Tomito, eres el mejor amigo que alguien podría tener!Tommy, you are the best friend anyone could have!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking for their young nephew at a park.
- Elena¿Has visto a Tommy por aquí?Have you seen Tommy around here?
- MateoNo, no veo al pequeño Tommy.No, I don't see little Tommy.
- Elena¡Mira, Tommy está corriendo hacia nosotros!Look, Tommy is running towards us!
- MateoQué bueno que lo encontramos.It is good that we found him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
