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Escobar
EHS-kuh-bahr
Escobar (name) means a Spanish surname meaning "bramble patch" or "thicket," notably borne by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Example: “Escobar was one of the most notorious criminals of the twentieth century.”
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A Spanish surname meaning "bramble patch" or "thicket," notably borne by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
"Escobar was one of the most notorious criminals of the twentieth century."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Escobar.
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What does “Escobar” mean?
The word “Escobar” means a Spanish surname meaning "bramble patch" or "thicket," notably borne by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
How do you pronounce “Escobar”?
“Escobar” is pronounced EHS-kuh-bahr (/ˈɛskəbɑːɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Escobar” in a sentence?
Here is “Escobar” used in a sentence: “Escobar was one of the most notorious criminals of the twentieth century.”
What part of speech is “Escobar”?
“Escobar” is a name.
