Leonardo (en. Leonardo)

/le.oˈnaɾ.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Italian origin name meaning 'brave as a lion'.
Leonardo is a very popular name in Italy.
Leonardo es un nombre muy popular en Italia.
Name of several famous artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Today in class we are studying the works of Leonardo da Vinci.
Hoy en clase estamos estudiando la obra de Leonardo da Vinci.
It can refer to a prominent person in various disciplines such as painting or science.
Leonardo is known for his great creativity and talent.
Leonardo es conocido por su gran creatividad y talento.

Etymology

From Latin 'Leonardus', which derives from the words 'leo' (lion) and 'hard' (strong, brave).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Leonardo da Vinci
Famous painter, inventor, and scientist of the Renaissance.
Leonardo da Vinci
Codex of Leonardo
A set of manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci that contain his thoughts and works.
Códice de Leonardo
The Vitruvian Man
Famous drawing by Leonardo that shows the proportions of the human body.
El hombre de Vitruvio

Related Words

da Vinci
Surname of Leonardo, referring to his place of origin in Italy.
da Vinci
Renaissance
Historical period in which Leonardo lived, characterized by the flourishing of the arts.
Renacimiento
genius
Term often used to describe Leonardo's exceptional talent.
genio

Slang Meanings

An extremely talented person in their field.
That artist is a true 'leonardo' of design.
Ese artista es un verdadero 'leonardo' del diseño.
Someone who stands out for their creativity.
That idea is great, you are a 'leonardo' in advertising.
Esa idea es genial, eres un 'leonardo' en la publicidad.