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Delgado

Delgado (name) means a common Spanish-language surname. Example: “Delgado is one of the most frequent surnames in Spanish-speaking countries.”

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A common Spanish-language surname.
"Delgado is one of the most frequent surnames in Spanish-speaking countries."
2
A city in El Salvador.
"Ciudad Delgado sits just outside the capital, San Salvador."

How to use Delgado

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Spanish surname literally meaning "thin".

Word forms

Delgados plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Delgado, literally meaning "thin" or "slender".

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Delgado” mean?

The word “Delgado” means a common Spanish-language surname. In plain terms, a Spanish surname literally meaning "thin".

How do you use “Delgado” in a sentence?

Here is “Delgado” used in a sentence: “Delgado is one of the most frequent surnames in Spanish-speaking countries.”

What part of speech is “Delgado”?

“Delgado” is a name.

Where does the word “Delgado” come from?

The word “Delgado” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Delgado, literally meaning "thin" or "slender".

How many meanings does “Delgado” have?

“Delgado” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common Spanish-language surname.

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