juan
word
/ˈhwɑn/, /ˈwɑn/
hwahn, wahn
/ˈhwɒn/, /ˈwɒn/
hwon, won
Definition
A male given name, especially common in Spanish-speaking countries. It is the Spanish form of the name John.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a personal name, not as a common vocabulary word. Pronunciation in English is often /hwɑːn/ or /wɑːn/, but many speakers approximate the Spanish pronunciation; spelling stays capitalized as 'Juan'.
Spanish: JuanPortuguese (BR): JuanPortuguese (PT): JuanChinese (Simplified): 胡安Chinese (Traditional): 胡安Hindi: जुआनArabic: خوانBengali: হুয়ান (পুরুষের নাম)Russian: ХуанJapanese: フアンVietnamese: JuanKorean: 후안Turkish: JuanUrdu: خوانIndonesian: Juan
Example Sentences
Juan is my new classmate.
basic
I met Juan at the park yesterday.
basic
Juan lives near our school.
basic
Have you seen Juan today, or is he working from home?
natural
I asked Juan to send me the address, but he forgot.
natural
If Juan comes later, save him a seat.
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