Sometimes, the two surnames can be separated byy(meaning "and"), although this is less common than it used to be. The name the husband uses would be Elí Arroyo y López. You may see names that are even longer.
Hernando.This is a rare medieval form of the Spanish boy’s name Ferdinand. Actually, the more common Spanish boy’s name would be Fernando. Both names mean “brave journey” in German. As Ferdinando, the name was popular in Spanish and Portuguese royal families. Wilfredo.In Old English, t...
Based on a parent's first name, this category of surnames includes some of the most common Hispanic last names and originated as a way to distinguish between two men of the same first name by using the name of their father (patronymic) or mother (matronymic). Grammatically, Spanish patrony...
Origins of Hispanic last names fall into one of the following categories: Patronymic Surnames The suffix means "son of" -es, -as, -is, or -os (Portuguese) -ez, -az, -is, or -oz (Spanish) Example: Diaz - son of Diego Occupational Surnames Derived from a person’s job or statu...
María José.Compound names are very common in Spanish-speaking countries, and this combination is the most popular one for girls. It combines the names of Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph. Don’t think of this as a first name and a middle name, because compound names are read out togethe...
In Spain, the implementation of integrated kitchens in homes has become increasingly common in contemporary architecture. Although there are various configurations and designs that are applied according to the customs and cultures of societies, as we saw in Argentina or Uruguay, the essence of conceivi...
Description: The last name of folksinger Joan is melodic in its own right. Baez Continued Benicia Origin: Spanish Meaning: "blessed one" Description: There are several fine Ben-beginning boy's names, such as BENJAMIN and BENEDICT, but girls names like this and BENJAMINA don't fare as ...
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Bargaining is a big feature of informal shopping in most of Latin America. It’s common for merchants to quote a higher price, fully expecting the buyer to negotiate it down. If you know the numbers, you might be able to get better deals!
Color Names in Spanish Last but not least, to make your Spanish learning journey even more enjoyable you must add a little “color” to your vocabulary, literally. Understanding the colors in Spanish improves your basic vocabulary skills and helps you in your daily conversations. We have prov...