Salazar (en. Salazar)

/sa.la.'θaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in Spain and in Spanish-speaking countries.
The Salazar family moved to the city years ago.
La familia Salazar se mudó a la ciudad hace años.
Noble origin in Spanish history.
The Salazar lineage has roots in medieval nobility.
El linaje Salazar tiene raíces en la nobleza medieval.

Etymology

The surname Salazar comes from the term 'salazar', which means 'place of salt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The Salazar
Reference to a particular family or a group of people with that surname.
Los Salazar
Salazar and the mystery of the Levante
Reference to a literary or cultural work that involves the surname.
Salazar y el misterio del Levante

Related Words

Salt
White crystalline substance used to season food.
sal
Zar
Chief or king, in some historical contexts.
zar

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to a noble person or someone from a good family.
That guy is a true Salazar, always stylish.
Ese chico es un verdadero Salazar, siempre elegante.