Diaz (en. Diaz)
/diˈas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
The famous singer has the surname Díaz.
El cantante famoso tiene el apellido Díaz.
It refers to a family of ancient nobles in Spain.
The Díaz family comes from an ancient noble family.
Los Díaz provienen de una antigua familia noble.
Etymology
The surname Díaz is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name 'Diego'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Díaz de la Torre
Name of a specific person or place.
Díaz de la Torre
Díaz and his brothers
It refers to a group of people from the Díaz family.
Díaz y sus hermanos
Related Words
Diego
Proper name from which the surname Díaz is derived.
Diego
Diana
Name that shares etymology with Díaz.
Diana
Slang Meanings
Díaz is used in some regions as a colloquial term to refer to a friend.
What's up, Díaz!
¡Qué onda, Díaz!
In some places, it can humorously refer to someone who is not very intelligent.
Don't be Díaz, think a little.
No seas Díaz, piensa un poco.