Camargo (en. Camargo)

/kaˈmaɾɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Surname of Spanish origin, common in several regions.
Mr. Pérez Camargo is a prominent researcher.
El señor Pérez Camargo es un destacado investigador.
Toponym that can refer to localities in Spain and Latin America.
Camargo is a municipality in northern Mexico.
Camargo es un municipio en el norte de México.

Etymology

From the Latin 'camaricus', which relates to the term 'camera'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Camargo in history
It refers to the inclusion of the surname in historical documents.
Camargo en la historia
Camargo as a place
It indicates a reference to the locality or municipality of that name.
Camargo como lugar

Related Words

camara
Enclosed space, used in different contexts.
camara
camarada
Companion, especially in a military or work context.
camarada

Slang Meanings

In some groups, a person who is very self-assured or arrogant.
That guy is a camargo, he always thinks he knows more than others.
Ese tipo es un camargo, siempre cree que sabe más que los demás.
Someone who shows pride in their roots.
He’s quite camargo, always talking about his family and his history.
Es bien camargo, siempre habla de su familia y su historia.