Inklingo

david

David?A male given name.

da-VEED

/daˈβið/
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A smiling young boy with curly hair sitting on a sunlit rock, gently playing a small, simple wooden harp.

📝 In Action

Mi mejor amigo se llama David.

A1

My best friend's name is David.

El Rey David es una figura bíblica importante.

B1

King David is an important biblical figure.

¿Has visto a David hoy?

A1

Have you seen David today?

💡 Grammar Points

Capitalization of Names

Just like in English, names of people like 'David' are always capitalized in Spanish, even though the dictionary entry is lowercase.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronouncing the Final 'd'

Mistake:Saying the final 'd' with a hard stop, like in the English word 'bed'.

Correction: In Spanish, the 'd' at the end of 'David' is very soft. Your tongue should gently touch the back of your top teeth, making a sound similar to the 'th' in the English word 'the'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Common Nicknames

An affectionate nickname you might hear for David is 'Davo'.

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: david

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'David' correctly?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pronunciation of 'David' the same in Spanish and English?

No, they are quite different. In Spanish, the 'a' sounds like the 'a' in 'father', the 'v' is softer (made with the lips almost touching, like a sound between 'b' and 'v'), and the final 'd' is very soft, almost like a 'th' sound.

Does 'David' have a feminine version in Spanish?

No, 'David' is exclusively a masculine name in Spanish. There isn't a common or direct feminine equivalent.