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Chavez

Chavez (name) means a Spanish surname, notably borne by labor leader Cesar Chavez and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. Example: “Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela for over a decade.”

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A Spanish surname, notably borne by labor leader Cesar Chavez and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

"Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela for over a decade."

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Hugo _____ was president of Venezuela for over a decade.

Etymology

From Spanish Chávez, a variant of Chaves.

Origin: Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Chavez” mean?

The word “Chavez” means a Spanish surname, notably borne by labor leader Cesar Chavez and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

How do you use “Chavez” in a sentence?

Here is “Chavez” used in a sentence: “Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela for over a decade.”

What part of speech is “Chavez”?

“Chavez” is a name.

Where does the word “Chavez” come from?

The word “Chavez” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Chávez, a variant of Chaves.

Is “Chavez” a common word?

“Chavez” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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