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    Fonseca (en. Fonseca)

    /fɔ̃sɛka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A surname of Portuguese origin.
    The Fonseca family has a long history in Portugal.
    La famille Fonseca a une longue histoire au Portugal.
    Reference to places or businesses bearing the same name.
    The Fonseca restaurant is renowned for its seafood.
    Le restaurant Fonseca est réputé pour ses fruits de mer.

    Etymology

    Corruption of the Latin term 'fonte', meaning spring or water source.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fonseca in the feminine
    Transformation of a family name to the feminine form.
    Fonseca au féminin
    Fonseca family
    General reference to the family bearing this name.
    familie Fonseca

    Related Words

    fonte
    Source of water or a provenance.
    fonte
    foncier
    Related to property or land.
    foncier

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a situation of stress or pressure.
    After that meeting, it was the real fonseca.
    Après cette réunion, c'était le vrai fonseca.
    Referring to people who have a strong personality.
    She has a fonseca character.
    Elle a un caractère de fonseca.