Montesinos (en. Montesinos)
/mon.te.'si.nos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Spanish origin surname.
The famous 16th-century painter, Luis Montesinos, is known for his works.
El famoso pintor del siglo XVI, Luis Montesinos, es conocido por sus obras.
Name of a municipality in the province of Cuenca, Spain.
Montesinos is an ideal place to enjoy nature.
Montesinos es un lugar ideal para disfrutar de la naturaleza.
Etymology
The surname Montesinos derives from 'montes', which means mountains, and 'inos' which indicates belonging.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Montesinos in history
Reference to historical events related to people or places of this name.
Montesinos en la historia
Live like a montesinos
Expression used to describe a tranquil life or one in harmony with nature.
Vivir como un montesinos
Related Words
mountaineer
Living in the mountain.
montano
mountain dwelling
Person who is originally from the mountain.
montañés
Slang Meanings
Referring to someone who has a calm character.
That person is very montesina, always keeps calm.
Esa persona es muy montesina, siempre mantiene la calma.
Used in a rural context to refer to a person who lives in the mountains.
That family is montesina, they live high in the mountains.
Esa familia es montesina, viven en lo alto de la sierra.