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    Garcia (en. Garcia)

    /ɡarˈθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A very common surname of Spanish origin.
    The surname García is one of the most common in Spain.
    El apellido García es uno de los más frecuentes en España.
    A proper name used in some Spanish-speaking countries.
    García is a name that can be found in several family generations.
    García es un nombre que se puede encontrar en varias generaciones familiares.

    Etymology

    From the ancient place name, possibly from the term 'garci', which derives from the Germanic 'gar', meaning 'spear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    García as a surname
    Used to refer to the family of a person with this surname.
    García como apellido
    You know he's a García
    Used to talk about the typical characteristics associated with people of this surname.
    Sabes que es un García

    Related Words

    Garcia Lorca
    Spanish poet and playwright.
    Garcia Lorca
    Garcia Márquez
    Colombian novelist, Nobel Prize winner.
    Garcia Márquez

    Slang Meanings

    Used humorously to refer to an ordinary person.
    That guy is a true García, always everywhere.
    Ese chico es un auténtico García, siempre en todas partes.
    Used in some contexts to express surprise about someone's origin.
    Really, is he a García? He doesn't seem like it.
    ¿De verdad es un García? No lo parece.