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Lindo
Lindo (name) means a surname, in English usage generally derived from the place name Lindow. Example: “The Lindo family has lived in Jamaica for over a century.”
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A surname, in English usage generally derived from the place name Lindow.
"The Lindo family has lived in Jamaica for over a century."
How to use Lindo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname with different origins in English versus Romance-language contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Lindos
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Etymology
As an English surname, from Lindow; unrelated to the Spanish/Portuguese word lindo ("pretty").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Lindo” mean?
The word “Lindo” means a surname, in English usage generally derived from the place name Lindow. In plain terms, a surname with different origins in English versus Romance-language contexts.
How do you use “Lindo” in a sentence?
Here is “Lindo” used in a sentence: “The Lindo family has lived in Jamaica for over a century.”
What part of speech is “Lindo”?
“Lindo” is a name.
Where does the word “Lindo” come from?
The word “Lindo” comes from Spanish. As an English surname, from Lindow; unrelated to the Spanish/Portuguese word lindo ("pretty").
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