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    Fulano (en. So and so)

    /fuˈlano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to an unspecified individual or someone spoken about without giving their name.
    In the meeting, so-and-so said he had a good idea.
    En la reunión, fulano dijo que tenía una buena idea.
    Generic name used to refer to someone when their real name is not wanted or cannot be given.
    So-and-so arrived late to the party.
    Fulano llegó tarde a la fiesta.
    Used to refer to any person in an informal context.
    Did you know that so-and-so is moving?
    ¿Sabías que fulano se va a mudar?

    Etymology

    The term "fulano" comes from the Hispanic Arabic "fulān," which was used to refer to a person whose name was unknown or was not intended to be revealed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    so-and-so
    Phrase used to refer to a known person or one mentioned earlier without specifying their name.
    fulano de tal
    that guy
    Expression used to refer to someone in a derogatory or disrespectful manner.
    ese fulano

    Related Words

    mengano
    Refers to another person in the same vein as fulano, also used generically.
    mengano
    zotano
    Similar to fulano and mengano, used to mention another person without specifying.
    zutano
    dude
    In some Spanish-speaking countries, it is used to refer to a friend or acquaintance in a casual manner.
    tío

    Slang Meanings

    Despicable or unreliable person.
    Don't trust so-and-so; he's always making things up.
    No te fíes de fulano, siempre está inventando cosas.
    Someone trying to stand out in a group without merits.
    That guy only talks about himself.
    Ese fulano solo habla de sí mismo.