Jovellanos (en. Jovellanos)

/xo.βe.ʝa.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Reference to Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, a Spanish politician, writer, and lawyer.
Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos is known for his work 'Report on the Agrarian Law'.
Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos es conocido por su obra 'Informe sobre la ley agraria'.
Use of the surname Jovellanos in the nomenclature of places, institutions, or events.
The school is named in honor of Jovellanos, influential in Spanish education.
El colegio está nombrado en honor a Jovellanos, influyente en la educación española.
Symbol of the Enlightenment ideas of the 18th century in Spain.
The ideas of Jovellanos contributed to the development of Enlightenment thought in Spain.
Las ideas de Jovellanos contribuyeron al desarrollo del pensamiento ilustrado en España.

Etymology

Derives from the surname 'Jovellanos,' related to Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, of Asturian origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Jovellanos and his legacy
Reference to the cultural and political impact of Jovellanos in the history of Spain.
Jovellanos y su legado
Jovellanos School
Educational institution that honors the name of Jovellanos.
Escuela Jovellanos
Jovellanos' agrarian law
Norm proposed by Jovellanos to improve the agrarian system in Spain.
Ley agraria de Jovellanos

Related Words

enlightenment
Cultural and philosophical movement that promoted the use of reason.
ilustración
reform
Change or improvement in any field, in this case, social or political.
reforma
Asturian
Related to the region of Asturias, where Jovellanos was born.
asturiano

Slang Meanings

Person with progressive and Enlightenment ideas.
That boy is a true jovellanos, always seeking change and improvement in his community.
Ese chico es un verdadero jovellanos, siempre busca el cambio y la mejora en su comunidad.
Use of the surname to describe innovative educational events.
The new educational methodology has been referred to as 'jovellanist' due to its focus on reason and science.
La nueva metodología educativa se ha conocido como 'jovellanista' debido a su enfoque en la razón y la ciencia.