Sandoval (en. Sandoval)

/san.do.val/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Spanish surname, common in some Spanish-speaking countries.
The surname Sandoval is very well known in Mexico.
El apellido Sandoval es muy conocido en México.
Use in historical or geographical contexts related to nobility or towns.
The Sandoval family has a long tradition in the history of Spain.
La familia Sandoval tiene una larga tradición en la historia de España.

Etymology

The origin of the surname 'Sandoval' is related to geography and the ancient Spanish nobility.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sandoval family
Reference to the members of the family with the surname Sandoval.
familia Sandoval
Sandoval in history
Use of the surname in historical contexts.
Sandoval en la historia

Related Words

nobles
Members of the nobility.
nobles
heraldry
Study of coats of arms and surnames.
heráldica

Slang Meanings

Colloquial reference to the Sandoval family in family or social contexts.
Everyone at the party knew the Sandovals; they were the most popular.
Todos en la fiesta conocían a los Sandoval, eran los más populares.
Use of the surname in family jokes or anecdotes.
When they say 'we are from the Sandoval family,' everyone laughs.
Cuando dicen 'somos de la familia Sandoval', todos se ríen.