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Marquez
Marquez (name) means a Spanish surname, notably borne by the novelist Gabriel García Márquez. Example: “Márquez's novels blend everyday life with magical events.”
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A Spanish surname, notably borne by the novelist Gabriel García Márquez.
"Valeria Marquez was addressing her TikTok followers in a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, when someone arrived at her door to deliver a small parcel."
— Hira Humayun, TikTok beauty influencer shot dead during live stream in Mexico (2025)
"Márquez's novels blend everyday life with magical events."
How to use Marquez
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Spanish surname.
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Etymology
A Spanish patronymic surname derived from the given name Marcos.
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What does “Marquez” mean?
The word “Marquez” means a Spanish surname, notably borne by the novelist Gabriel García Márquez. In plain terms, a common Spanish surname.
How do you use “Marquez” in a sentence?
Here is “Marquez” used in a sentence: “Márquez's novels blend everyday life with magical events.”
What part of speech is “Marquez”?
“Marquez” is a name.
Where does the word “Marquez” come from?
The word “Marquez” comes from Spanish. A Spanish patronymic surname derived from the given name Marcos.
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