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Mi mejor amigo se llama David.
A1My best friend's name is David.
El Rey David es una figura bรญblica importante.
B1King David is an important biblical figure.
ยฟHas visto a David hoy?
A1Have you seen David today?
๐ก 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.
โ 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'.
โญ Usage Tips
Common Nicknames
An affectionate nickname you might hear for David is 'Davo'.
โ๏ธ Quick Practice
๐ก 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.