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Vargas

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Vargas (name) means a Spanish and Portuguese surname, originally denoting someone from a sloping or hilly place. Example: “Vargas served as president of the country for many years.”

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A Spanish and Portuguese surname, originally denoting someone from a sloping or hilly place.
"Vargas served as president of the country for many years."
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Vargases
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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Vargas, a surname found predominantly in Mexico and Colombia.

Origin: Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Vargas” mean?
The word “Vargas” means a Spanish and Portuguese surname, originally denoting someone from a sloping or hilly place.
How do you use “Vargas” in a sentence?
Here is “Vargas” used in a sentence: “Vargas served as president of the country for many years.”
What part of speech is “Vargas”?
“Vargas” is a name.
Is “Vargas” a common word?
“Vargas” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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