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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 notesIn plain EnglishA Spanish surname literally meaning "thin".
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Word forms
- Plural
- Delgados
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Delgado, literally meaning "thin" or "slender".
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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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