Paco (en. Paco)

/'pako/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A masculine name used in some Spanish-speaking cultures.

Paco is a very common name in Spain.

Paco es un nombre muy común en España.

It is sometimes used as a diminutive of Francisco.

My friend’s name is Francisco, but everyone calls him Paco.

Mi amigo se llama Francisco, pero todos le dicen Paco.

In some contexts, it can refer to a man with a friendly or affable appearance.

That guy has a Paco face.

Ese chico tiene una cara de Paco.

The name 'Paco' comes from the contraction of the name Francisco.

to make a paco

To do something in a strange or unconventional way.

hacer un paco

to be a paco

To refer to someone who is considered foolish or naive.

ser un paco

to give a paco

To perform an action carelessly.

dar un paco

Francisco

A masculine proper name that is the origin of Paco.

Francisco

panchito

A term of endearment for Francisco, similar to Paco.

panchito

paco-

A prefix that can be colloquially used in some regions.

paco-

It is used in certain regions to refer to a naive person.

That decision was very paco-like.

Esa decisión fue muy de paco.

In some places, it can refer to a policeman.

Careful, here comes a paco.

Cuidado, que ahí viene un paco.