Martí (en. Marti)

/marˈti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Proper noun, commonly used in contexts related to Hispanic culture.
Martí is a highly respected surname in the history of Cuba.
Martí es un apellido muy respetado en la historia de Cuba.
It also refers to admirable characteristics associated with the figure of José Martí.
Martian ideals are studied in many schools in Latin America.
Los ideales martianos son estudiados en muchas escuelas de América Latina.

Etymology

The term comes from the surname of José Martí, a prominent thinker and leader of Cuban independence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

marti of independence
It refers to José Martí and his role in the Cuban War of Independence.
martí de la independencia
Martian ideals
Principles and values defended by José Martí in his writings.
ideales martianos

Related Words

José Martí
Cuban independence leader, poet, and thinker.
José Martí
independence
The state of a country that governs itself, free from foreign dominance.
independencia

Slang Meanings

A colloquial way to refer to someone who is idealistic or a dreamer.
That guy is very marti, always talking about changing the world.
Ese chico es muy martí, siempre hablando de cambiar el mundo.