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Alfonso
al-FAHN-zoh
Alfonso (name) means a male given name of Germanic origin, common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures. Example: “Alfonso moved to Madrid to study architecture.”
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A male given name of Germanic origin, common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures.
"Alfonso moved to Madrid to study architecture."
How to use Alfonso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Spanish/Italian first name, equivalent to Alphonse in English.
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_____ moved to Madrid to study architecture.
Etymology
The Spanish and Italian form of the same name that gives English Alphonse; several medieval Spanish kings were named Alfonso.
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What does “Alfonso” mean?
The word “Alfonso” means a male given name of Germanic origin, common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures. In plain terms, a common Spanish/Italian first name, equivalent to Alphonse in English.
How do you pronounce “Alfonso”?
“Alfonso” is pronounced al-FAHN-zoh (/ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alfonso” in a sentence?
Here is “Alfonso” used in a sentence: “Alfonso moved to Madrid to study architecture.”
What part of speech is “Alfonso”?
“Alfonso” is a name.
Where does the word “Alfonso” come from?
The word “Alfonso” comes from Italian. The Spanish and Italian form of the same name that gives English Alphonse; several medieval Spanish kings were named Alfonso.
Is “Alfonso” a common word?
“Alfonso” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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