González (en. Gonzalez)

/ɡon̪θaˈles/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
The surname González is very common in Mexico.
El apellido González es muy frecuente en México.
It can refer to a person with that surname.
Mrs. González is my Spanish teacher.
La señora González es mi profesora de español.
Often used to refer to a group of people with that surname.
The Gonzálezes are well-known in the neighborhood.
Los González son conocidos en el vecindario.

Etymology

The surname González comes from the ancient proper name Gonzalo, which has Visigothic roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

González House
A reference to a family or business that carries the surname.
Casa González
The Gonzálezes
It refers to a group of people with the surname González.
Los González
González as a synonym for 'anyone'
Colloquial use that can generalize about identity.
González como sinónimo de 'cualquiera'

Related Words

Gonzalo
Proper name from which many surnames such as González derive.
Gonzalo
Gonzalezca
Quality related to the González family.
Gonzalezca

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to a possessive person.
That guy is a González, he always wants to control everything.
Ese tipo es un González, siempre quiere controlarlo todo.
Humorous use to refer to someone who is always in trouble.
Don't be a González, don't get into more trouble.
No seas un González, no te metas en más líos.