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    García (en. Garcia)

    /ɡarˈθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Surname that comes from the Basque language, associated with noble people or warriors.
    The García family has a long history in the region.
    La familia García tiene una larga historia en la región.
    A name that has become popular in many Spanish-speaking countries.
    I met a García at university.
    Conocí a un García en la universidad.
    Often used to refer to a person informally.
    Hey, García! Come here.
    ¡Hey, García! Ven aquí.

    Etymology

    From the ancient Germanic personal name 'García', which means 'young' or 'chief'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    García de Paredes
    A literary work or cultural reference.
    García de Paredes
    García Lorca
    Refers to the famous Spanish poet Federico García Lorca.
    García Lorca
    García Márquez
    Refers to the renowned author Gabriel García Márquez.
    García Márquez

    Related Words

    García
    A very common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
    García
    García Marquez
    Recognized Colombian writer of works like 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.
    García Marquez
    García Lorca
    Spanish poet of the Generation of '27.
    García Lorca

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer comically to someone who is clumsy.
    You're a real García, you always trip over everything.
    Eres un verdadero García, siempre te tropiezas con todo.
    A name used in some contexts to refer to an ordinary person.
    Anyone could be a García in this city.
    Cualquiera podría ser un García en esta ciudad.