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    Apellidos (en. Surnames)

    /a.pe.ˈji.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of family names that identifies an individual.
    Juan's last name is Pérez.
    El apellido de Juan es Pérez.
    Last names are important for the legal identification of people.
    In the form, you must write your name and last names.
    En el formulario, debes escribir tu nombre y apellidos.
    Traditionally, in many countries, the first last name is the father's and the second is the mother's.
    María has the last names García López.
    María tiene los apellidos García López.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have two last names
    To have the father's last name and the mother's last name.
    llevar dos apellidos
    Maiden name
    The last name a woman has before getting married.
    apellido de soltera
    To change one's last name
    To legally modify one’s current last name.
    cambiar de apellido

    Related Words

    Name
    A word that is used to identify a person or thing.
    nombre
    Identity
    A set of traits that define a person or group.
    identidad
    Family
    A group of people who are related to each other.
    familia

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a well-known last name informally.
    When talking about politics, many mention the last name Sánchez.
    Al hablar de la política, muchos mencionan el apellido Sánchez.
    Use of last names as nicknames among friends.
    They call their friend 'García' because of his last name.
    Le dicen 'García' a su amigo por su apellido.