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Ortiz
awr-TEEZ
Ortiz (name) means a Spanish surname. Example: “David Ortiz was a beloved baseball slugger nicknamed Big Papi.”
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A Spanish surname.
"In Tucker, another Atlanta suburb, an undocumented man attending church was arrested after ICE agents arrived, pastor Luis Ortiz told CNN."
— Priscilla Alvarez, Trump administration launches nationwide immigration enforcement blitz (2025)
"David Ortiz was a beloved baseball slugger nicknamed Big Papi."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Ortiz.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Ortiz” mean?
The word “Ortiz” means a Spanish surname.
How do you pronounce “Ortiz”?
“Ortiz” is pronounced awr-TEEZ (/ɔɹˈtiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ortiz” in a sentence?
Here is “Ortiz” used in a sentence: “David Ortiz was a beloved baseball slugger nicknamed Big Papi.”
What part of speech is “Ortiz”?
“Ortiz” is a name.
Where does the word “Ortiz” come from?
The word “Ortiz” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Ortiz.
Is “Ortiz” a common word?
“Ortiz” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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