Maldonado (en. Maldonado)

/mal.doˈna.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Surname of Spanish origin.
Mr. Maldonado is a prominent businessman.
El Sr. Maldonado es un destacado empresario.
Name of various localities and regions.
Maldonado is an important city in Uruguay.
Maldonado es una ciudad importante en Uruguay.

Etymology

The surname Maldonado comes from the Arabic 'Maldan', which means 'stream', and settled in the Iberian Peninsula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Maldonado, [proper name]
Reference to a person with the surname Maldonado.
Maldonado, [nombre propio]
The Maldonado style
Refers to a typical approach or style associated with someone named Maldonado.
El estilo Maldonado

Related Words

Maldonadense
Adjective relating to someone from Maldonado.
Maldonadense
Maldonada
Popularized form in certain regions to refer to an act or situation involving someone with the surname Maldonado.
Maldonada

Slang Meanings

To do a 'maldonada'
When he made a bad move in the game, they told him he had done a 'maldonada'.
Cuando se hizo una mala jugada en el juego, le dijeron que había hecho una 'maldonada'.
To avoid responsibilities
If you keep it up, you will only be doing the 'maldonada' of not helping with the work.
Si sigues así, solo estarás haciendo la 'maldonada' de no ayudar en el trabajo.