Rodriguez (en. Rodriguez)

/roˈdɾiɣeθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.
Mr. Rodríguez is a famous writer.
El señor Rodríguez es un famoso escritor.
Patronymic name that indicates 'son of Rodrigo'.
Rodríguez is a surname that indicates descent.
Rodríguez es un apellido que indica descendencia.
It is used to refer to a person with this surname.
I met a Rodríguez at the conference.
Conocí a un Rodríguez en la conferencia.

Etymology

The surname Rodríguez comes from the given name Rodrigo, which has Visigothic roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rodríguez everywhere
Expression that denotes that there are many people with that surname in a certain place.
Rodríguez por todos lados
one of the Rodríguez
It is used to refer to an ordinary person in a group.
uno de los Rodríguez

Related Words

Rodrigo
Proper name from which the surname Rodríguez derives.
Rodrigo
Rodriguista
A person who bears the surname Rodríguez.
Rodriguista

Slang Meanings

A type of person who always presents themselves as a leader in their group.
At the party, he behaved like a true Rodríguez, leading the activity.
En la fiesta, él se comportó como un verdadero Rodríguez, liderando la actividad.
Someone who is very familiar and beloved in a social group.
He is a Rodríguez; everyone appreciates him a lot.
Es un Rodríguez, todos lo aprecian mucho.