Zoey
/θoei/from spelling rules
Zoey is the Spanish form of the female given name Zoey.
Zoey is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/θoei/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, names ending in 'y' are often viewed as 'anglicismos' and may be perceived as a sign of social status or a connection to the United States.
- Spanish speakers often create affectionate nicknames called 'hipocorísticos', so someone named Zoey might be called Zoeita.
- Although it is spelled with a 'z', in some Spanish dialects, the name may be pronounced similarly to Soey because of the 'seseo' phonetic trait.
Examples in context
- Zoe, ¿quieres salir a cenar este viernes?Zoey, do you want to go out for dinner this Friday?
- Zoey es mi mejor amiga.Zoey is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Zoey?Do you know Zoey?
- La hermana de Zoey es muy simpática.Zoey's sister is very nice.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about their classmates.
- Sofía¿Has visto a Zoey hoy?Have you seen Zoey today?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Zoey.No, I haven't seen Zoey.
- SofíaElla es una chica muy alegre.She is a very cheerful girl.
- AlejandroEs verdad, me cae muy bien.That's true, I like her a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
