Núñez (en. Nunez)

/ˈnu.ɲeθ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Family name of Spanish origin that derives from the personal name Nuño.
The Núñez family has a long history in Spain.
La familia Núñez tiene una larga historia en España.
Used in some regions as a common surname.
I met several Núñez during my trip to Mexico.
Conocí a varios Núñez en mi viaje a México.
It can refer to a topographical construction in some contexts.
The town of Núñez is in the north of the country.
El pueblo de Núñez está en el norte del país.

Etymology

From Nuño, a personal name of Latin origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Núñez and its history
Reference to the history of the Núñez family.
Núñez y su historia
to be from Núñez
To belong to the Núñez family or lineage.
ser de Núñez
the Núñez in politics
Reference to members of the Núñez family in the political sphere.
los Núñez en la política

Related Words

Nuño
Personal name from which the surname Núñez derives.
Nuño
surname
Designation that people use to identify themselves, usually inherited.
apellido

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone with a notable surname in a joking context.
You are a famous Núñez; everyone knows you here.
Eres un Núñez famoso, todos te conocen aquí.
Colloquial use to describe someone with a strong character, similar to that of a traditional family.
With that attitude, you're turning into a real Núñez.
Con esa actitud, te estás volviendo un verdadero Núñez.