Spanish Conversation · Level 140
44 words
Spanish word
hipocorístico
Pronunciation
IPA/ipokoˈɾistiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounnickname
Example
El hipocorístico de José es Pepe.
José's nickname is Pepe.
More examples
En la oficina, todos usan mi hipocorístico.
In the office, everyone uses my nickname.
Core concept
Diminutive or familiar variant of a given name.
Common phrases
el hipocorístico de
the nickname of
tener un hipocorístico
have a nickname
usar el hipocorístico
use the nickname
Similar words
apodo: Casual nickname based on someone's character, behavior, or physical appearance.
diminutivo: Shortened or ending-changed form of a given name used to express affection.
mote: Nickname that arises and spreads naturally among peers or within a local group.
sobrenombre: Informal name used as a common label or identifier for a person.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un nombre de trato cariñoso formado por abreviaciones, diminutivos o variaciones del nombre propio y usado en círculo familiar o de amigos.
Word origin
It derives from Greek hypokoristikós through Latin, where the element meant 'affectionate name', and Spanish hipocorísticos arise by truncation, diminutive suffixes, or sound change.
Usage tips
- Hipocorísticos are normally informal and may sound too familiar when used with strangers or in formal settings.
Other meanings
- pet namenoun
Opposites
- nombre propioreal namenoun
Related words
- hipocorismohypocorismnoun