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    Apodo (en. Nickname)

    /aˈpoðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Nickname or name used to informally identify someone.
    People commonly call him 'the bear' as a nickname because of his large size.
    La gente suele llamarle 'el oso' como apodo por su gran tamaño.
    Name given to a fictional character or an athlete.
    His nickname on the team is 'the lightning' because of his speed.
    Su apodo en el equipo es 'el rayo' por su velocidad.
    A nickname often reflects some characteristic or anecdote about the person.
    She is known as 'the singer' due to her talent.
    A ella la conocen como 'la cantante' debido a su talento.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'apodēn', which means 'I name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Affectionate nickname
    Name used affectionately.
    Apodo cariñoso
    Derogatory nickname
    Name given with the intent to offend.
    Apodo despectivo
    To take on a nickname
    To accept or adopt a nickname.
    Ponerse un apodo

    Related Words

    Sobrenome
    Name added to the proper name.
    sobrenombre
    Pseudonym
    Fictitious name used by an author.
    seudónimo
    Alias
    Alternative name generally used in a legal context.
    alias

    Slang Meanings

    Popular nickname
    Sometimes someone's nickname becomes their most well-known name.
    A veces el apodo de alguien se convierte en su nombre más conocido.
    Battle nickname
    In youth culture, nicknames like 'warrior' are given to boast about bravery.
    En el mundo juvenil, se dan apodos como 'guerrero' para presumir de valentía.