Bartolomé (en. Bartholomew)

/baɾto'lo.me/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Variant of the name Bartolomé, which comes from Hebrew and means 'son of the soil'.
Bartolomé de las Casas was an important defender of indigenous rights.
Bartolomé de las Casas fue un importante defensor de los derechos indígenas.
Name given to several religious and cultural figures.
During the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, many traditions are celebrated.
En la festividad de San Bartolomé, se celebran muchas tradiciones.
Relation to the apostle Bartholomew in Christian tradition.
The church honors Bartholomew every August 24.
La iglesia honra a Bartolomé cada 24 de agosto.

Etymology

It derives from the Hebrew 'Bar-Tolmai', which means 'son of Tolmai'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Saint Bartholomew
Reference to the apostle and his feast, widely celebrated in various cultures.
San Bartolomé
Feast of Saint Bartholomew
It refers to August 24, the day on which his feast is celebrated.
Día de San Bartolomé

Related Words

Bartolomé de las Casas
Dominican friar and defender of human rights in the 16th century.
Bartolomé de las Casas
apostle
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus.
apóstol
saint
A canonized person who has been recognized by the church.
santo

Slang Meanings

It is used as a nickname for someone with a great personality.
He is a true Bartolomé, always in the center of attention.
Es un verdadero Bartolomé, siempre está al centro de la atención.