Narváez (en. Narvaez)

/narˈβae̯z/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Spanish origin family name.
The Narváez family has lived in this area for generations.
La familia Narváez ha vivido en esta zona por generaciones.
A person who bears the surname Narváez.
My friend Juan is a very talented Narváez.
Mi amigo Juan es un Narváez muy talentoso.

Etymology

The surname Narváez has roots in the Iberian Peninsula, deriving from the toponym 'Narváez', which is related to geographical places.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pull a narváez
to act in a cunning or calculating manner in a situation.
hacer un narváez

Related Words

narve
a term that can refer to someone clever or resourceful.
narve
navigate
to move over water, also used in a figurative sense to describe the management of situations.
navegar

Slang Meanings

A person who is skilled at deceiving.
That person is a real narváez, always knows how to get their way.
Esa persona es un verdadero narváez, siempre sabe cómo salirse con la suya.
Someone who acts in a cunning way.
He is a narváez, never shows his true intentions.
Él es un narváez, nunca muestra sus verdaderas intenciones.