Spanish word

Tula

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtula/

Meaning

  • feminine nounTula

Example

Conocí a Tula en la fiesta.

I met Tula at the party.

Illustration for Tula (Tula)

More examples

Voy a llamar a Tula esta tarde.

I'm going to call Tula this afternoon.

Core concept

Affectionate diminutive used as a woman's nickname among family and close friends.

Common phrases

  • conocer a Tula

    meet Tula

  • hablar con Tula

    talk to Tula

  • llamar a Tula

    call Tula

  • visitar a Tula

    visit Tula

Similar words

apodo: Short personal nickname used informally among friends or family.
diminutivo: Name form that shortens or alters the ending to show affection or closeness.

Definition in Spanish

Forma afectiva o diminutiva usada como apodo para mujeres en contextos familiares o informales dentro del ámbito hispanohablante.

Word origin

Formed as a pet form of feminine names such as the Latin Tullia and adopted into Spanish as an affectionate short name for women.

Usage tips

  • Usually confined to private speech and seldom used in formal settings or on official documents.

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