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    Apellido (en. Last name)

    /a.ˈpe.ʎi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name that identifies a person's family.
    Juan's last name is Pérez.
    El apellido de Juan es Pérez.
    Name that is inherited from the parents.
    In many countries, the paternal surname is used first.
    En muchos países se utiliza el apellido paterno primero.
    Part of the full name that refers to the family.
    It is important to know the surname of your ancestors.
    Es importante saber el apellido de tus ancestros.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'appellitus', which means 'named'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paternal surname
    The surname that is inherited from the father.
    apellido paterno
    maternal surname
    The surname that is inherited from the mother.
    apellido materno
    the lastnames
    The family names belonging to a group or clan.
    los apellidos

    Related Words

    name
    Term that designates a person.
    nombre
    family
    Group of individuals related to each other.
    familia
    lineage
    Ancestry or kinship over generations.
    linaje

    Slang Meanings

    Nickname or informal surname used.
    Carlos is called 'the Cat' instead of his last name.
    A Carlos le dicen 'el Gato' en lugar de su apellido.