Lopez (en. Lopez)

/ˈlopeθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
Mr. López is a well-known businessman in the city.
El señor López es un conocido empresario de la ciudad.
Reference to people who carry that surname.
The López family is very kind in our community.
Los López son muy amables en nuestra comunidad.
A name that can be used as a given name in some contexts.
My friend's name is Juan López, but we call him by his last name.
Mi amigo se llama Juan López, pero lo llamamos por su apellido.

Etymology

It derives from the proper name 'Lope', which means 'wolf' in Latin, combined with '-ez', a suffix that indicates 'son of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

López, the one who knows
Refers to someone who has knowledge or experience in an area.
López, el que sabe
To be like López
Expression indicating that someone is reliable.
Ser como López

Related Words

lope
Proper name meaning 'wolf'.
lope
lopera
Population where there could be people with the surname López.
lopera

Slang Meanings

Cunning or clever person.
That López always knows how to get out of a tricky situation.
Ese López siempre sabe cómo salir de una situación complicada.
Someone who has many friends or acquaintances.
He's a true López, always surrounded by people.
Es un verdadero López, siempre rodeado de gente.