Alonso (en. Alonso)

/a.lon.so/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

First name of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Adalfuns'.

Alonso is a very common name in Hispanic culture.

Alonso es un nombre muy común en la cultura hispana.

Name of several historical and literary figures.

Alonso Quijano is the real name of Don Quijote.

Alonso Quijano es el verdadero nombre de Don Quijote.

Name associated with various religious figures in Christianity.

Saint Alonso is celebrated in several regions of Spain.

San Alonso es celebrado en varias regiones de España.

It comes from the Germanic 'Adalfuns', which means 'noble and prepared'.

Alonso, the wise

Reference to a very intelligent or knowledgeable person on a subject.

Alonso, el sabio

Alonsito

A loving diminutive of Alonso, often used in family settings.

Alonsito

Alonso de Borja

Name of a historical Spanish pope from the 15th century, known as Pope Callixtus III.

Alonso de Borja

In some colloquial contexts, 'alonso' is used to refer to someone naive or not very sharp.

Don't be an alonso, don't believe everything they tell you.

No seas alonso, no creas todo lo que te dicen.

It can refer to someone who is always daydreaming or distracted.

That guy is an alonso, he never pays attention in class.

Ese chico es un alonso, nunca presta atención en clase.