Gonzaga (en. Gonzaga)

/ɡonˈθaɣa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Surname of noble origin associated with the history of Italy.
The Gonzaga family ruled Mantua during the Renaissance.
La familia Gonzaga gobernó Mantua en el Renacimiento.
Refers to Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington.
Study at Gonzaga University, famous for its academic programs.
Estudia en la Universidad Gonzaga, famosa por sus programas académicos.
Name of a locality in Italy.
Gonzaga is a small municipality in the province of Mantua.
Gonzaga es un pequeño municipio en la provincia de Mantua.

Etymology

The name Gonzaga comes from the ancient Italian nobility, particularly from the region of Lombardy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gonzaga for life
Expression that indicates living with nobility and responsibility.
Gonzaga por la vida
From the Gonzaga family
Term used to refer to a noble legacy or heritage.
De la familia Gonzaga

Related Words

nobility
High social class with privileges in society.
nobleza
lineage
Ancestry or descent from a family.
linaje
heritage
Set of assets, rights, and obligations that we inherit.
patrimonio

Slang Meanings

Reference to someone who acts nobly.
That action was very Gonzaga-like.
Esa acción fue muy de Gonzaga.
Colloquial use to describe someone from a good family.
He is a true Gonzaga, always polite and kind.
Él es un auténtico Gonzaga, siempre educado y gentil.