Guillermo
standard, Mexico
William is Guillermo in Spanish, and Mexico uses the same name. The most common Mexican nickname is Memo, and Guille is also heard.
Meaning: male given name (proper noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Guillermo | standard, Mexico |
| Memo | nickname, Mexico |
| Guille | nickname |
Mexicans often shorten names, so a person called Guillermo is likely to answer to Memo among friends and family.
How do you pronounce it?
Say Guillermo as "gee-YEHR-moh". The u is silent and the ll sounds like the English "y".
Did you know?
- Other common Mexican nicknames for men follow the same pattern, such as Beto for Alberto or Roberto and Pepe for José.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano se llama Guillermo.My brother is called William.
- Memo llega a las ocho.Memo arrives at eight.
- Guillermo es el nombre de mi abuelo.Guillermo is my grandfather's name.
Example conversation
Irma and her friend Beto talk about a classmate at school in Guadalajara.
- Irma¿Conoces a Guillermo?Do you know William?
- BetoSí, le decimos Memo.Yes, we call him Memo.
- Irma¿Viene a la fiesta?Is he coming to the party?
- BetoSí, ya me confirmó.Yes, he already confirmed.
