Toni
/toni/from spelling rules
Toni is a Spanish proper name used to refer to a person.
Toni is a name used to identify a person.
Which one should you use?
Toñi is a familiar and affectionate version of the name, while Tonito is a playful and friendly form created by adding the suffix -ito.
How do you pronounce it?
/toni/
Did you know?
- The nickname Toñi often carries a specific social stereotype in Spain, sometimes associated with working-class neighborhoods or a particular 'street-smart' personality.
- While Toni is used for men, Toñi is a common nickname for women named Antonia. The difference in spelling changes the gender of the person being addressed.
- Although it sounds like the English name 'Tony', Toni is actually a common diminutive for the name Antón in certain Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- Toni es mi mejor amigo.Toni is my best friend.
- ¿Has visto a Toni hoy?Have you seen Toni today?
- Toni vive en Madrid.Toni lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Dónde está Toni?Where is Toni?
- MateoToni está en el cine.Toni is at the cinema.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! ¿Él va solo?Great! Is he going alone?
- MateoNo, Toni va con su hermano.No, Toni is going with his brother.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
