Don Quichotte

French

Etymology

From Spanish don Quixote (literally “Lord Quixote”). The French ‹ch› spelling represents the older pronunciation of the Spanish ‹x› spelling, which was /ʃ/ rather than the modern /x/. Compare Portuguese Dom Quixote and Italian Don Chisciotte, whose spelling also reflects the older pronunciation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɔ̃ ki.ʃɔt/

Proper noun

Don Quichotte m

1. Don Quixote (the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel)

German

Alternative forms

• Don Quixote, Don Quijote

Etymology

From French Don Quichotte, from Spanish Don Quixote.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdɔn kiˈʃɔt(ə)/

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Proper noun

Don Quichotte m (proper noun, strong, genitive Don Quichottes or (with an article) Don Quichotte)

1. Don Quixote