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Padilla

puh-DEE-uh

Padilla (name) means a Spanish surname, derived from a place name meaning "small pan" or "small field". Example: “Padilla is a common surname in Spain and Latin America.”

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A Spanish surname, derived from a place name meaning "small pan" or "small field".
"Padilla is a common surname in Spain and Latin America."

Word forms

Padillas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Padilla.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Padilla” mean?

The word “Padilla” means a Spanish surname, derived from a place name meaning "small pan" or "small field".

How do you pronounce “Padilla”?

“Padilla” is pronounced puh-DEE-uh (/pəˈdiːə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Padilla” in a sentence?

Here is “Padilla” used in a sentence: “Padilla is a common surname in Spain and Latin America.”

What part of speech is “Padilla”?

“Padilla” is a name.

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