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    Apellida (en. Last name)

    /a.pe.ˈʎi.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To assign a surname to a person.
    She surnames her son García.
    Ella apellida a su hijo García.
    To use a surname in reference to an individual.
    The teacher assigns González as a surname to all her students.
    La maestra le apellida González a todos sus alumnos.
    To give a family name that identifies individuals.
    His document says he is surnamed López.
    En su documento dice que apellida López.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'appellitare', which means to call or name.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry the surname
    It means to have as a surname that of an inherited family.
    llevar el apellido
    maiden name
    The surname a woman had before getting married.
    apellido de soltera
    paternal surname
    The surname inherited from the father.
    apellido paterno

    Related Words

    surname
    A name that designates a family or lineage.
    apellido
    nomenclature
    A system of names in a hierarchy or classification.
    nomenclatura
    name
    A word that identifies a person, animal, or thing.
    nombre

    Slang Meanings

    To jokingly surname someone.
    In the joke, he is called 'the forgetful one'.
    En la broma, le apellidan 'el olvidadizo'.
    To use a famous surname to impress.
    He has the surname of the wealthy people in the city to attract attention.
    Se apellida como los ricos de la ciudad para llamar la atención.