Zachary
/θat͡ʃaɾi/from spelling rules
Zachary is a male given name in Spanish.
This is a proper noun used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/θatʃaɾi/
Did you know?
- The letter 'Z' in Zachary or Zacarías is pronounced as a 'theta' sound in Spain but as a soft 's' in Latin America.
- The name Zacarías comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'the Lord has remembered'.
- In some Latin American cultures, naming a child Zachary instead of Zacarías is often a sign of 'Anglicization' or a desire for a more modern international image.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Zacarías! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hello, Zachary! How are you today?
- Zachary es mi primo.Zachary is my cousin.
- ¿Conoces a Zachary?Do you know Zachary?
- Zachary vive en Madrid.Zachary lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- AlejandroHola Sofía, ¿has visto a Zachary?Hello Sofía, have you seen Zachary?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Zachary hoy.No, I haven't seen Zachary today.
- AlejandroÉl es un buen amigo.He is a good friend.
- SofíaSí, Zachary es muy amable.Yes, Zachary is very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
