Gonzalez (en. Gonzalez)

/ɡonˈθales/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
Mr. González is well-known in the community.
El señor González es conocido en la comunidad.
Can refer to a descendant of Gonzalo.
She is a very talented González.
Ella es una González muy talentosa.
Sometimes used to refer to someone in a generic way.
Anyone can do it, even a González.
Cualquiera puede hacerlo, incluso un González.

Etymology

Derives from the proper name Gonzalo, which has Visigothic roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

González as a surname
Widely used in the Hispanic context.
González como apellido
In the world of the Gonzales
Reference to the large number of people with that surname.
En el mundo de los Gonzales
My friend González
Colloquial use to refer to someone close with that surname.
Mi amigo González

Related Words

gonzalo
Given name related.
gonzalo
gonzalismo
Term that can refer to the influence or characteristics of the Gonzálezes.
gonzalismo

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to someone who is very common or typical.
That guy is so González.
Ese tipo es tan González.
Symbolizes an average person in a group.
In this team, he is the González.
En este equipo, él es el González.