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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

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In 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.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

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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