Wilson
/ˈw̝ilson/
Wilson is the Spanish form of the English name Wilson, which can serve as a surname, a given name or a place name.
Meaning: surname, given name, place name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈw̝ilson/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking countries, the name Wilson is often used as a first name rather than just a surname, a trend particularly common in Colombia.
- Despite the English spelling, a Spanish speaker may pronounce the W as a soft gu sound, making it sound closer to Guilson in certain dialects.
- In some Latin American regions, naming a child Wilson was historically seen as a way to give them a more international or 'modern' identity.
Examples in context
- Wilson se sintió muy feliz.Wilson felt very happy.This sentence shows how to use Wilson as a subject expressing an emotion.Tatoeba #1388303 by marcelostockle, translation #806844 by Source_VOA
- Ve a ver si el señor Wilson está en casa.Go and see if Mr Wilson is at home.This sentence demonstrates using Wilson in the context of addressing someone as Mr Wilson.Tatoeba #1453552 by marcelostockle, translation #65687 by sundown
- El señor Wilson está enfadado con Dennis.Mr. Wilson is angry at Dennis.This sentence illustrates the use of Wilson when describing a person's state of mind.Tatoeba #3045076 by Shishir, translation #542097 by CN
- Me gustaría presentarles a Wilson, el famoso escritor estadounidense.I would like to introduce you to Wilson, the famous American writer.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking for a specific person at a party.
- Elena¿Has visto a Wilson por aquí?Have you seen Wilson around here?
- AlejandroNo, no lo he visto todavía.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- ElenaCreo que Wilson está en la cocina.I think Wilson is in the kitchen.
- AlejandroVamos a buscarlo allí entonces.Let's go look for him there then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wilson” translations and entries Wilson, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.