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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.”

name

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 notes

In plain EnglishA surname with different origins in English versus Romance-language contexts.

Word forms

Lindos plural

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Etymology

As an English surname, from Lindow; unrelated to the Spanish/Portuguese word lindo ("pretty").

Origin: Spanish

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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