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Salazar
SA-luh-zahr
Salazar (name) means a Spanish and Portuguese surname, likely meaning "old hall" or "manor.". Example: “António de Oliveira Salazar led Portugal for decades as a dictator.”
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A Spanish and Portuguese surname, likely meaning "old hall" or "manor."
"António de Oliveira Salazar led Portugal for decades as a dictator."
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Etymology
Comes from Spanish Salazar, formed from sala (“hall”) and Basque zahar (“old”).
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What does “Salazar” mean?
The word “Salazar” means a Spanish and Portuguese surname, likely meaning "old hall" or "manor.".
How do you pronounce “Salazar”?
“Salazar” is pronounced SA-luh-zahr (/ˈsæləzɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Salazar” in a sentence?
Here is “Salazar” used in a sentence: “António de Oliveira Salazar led Portugal for decades as a dictator.”
What part of speech is “Salazar”?
“Salazar” is a name.
