Vélez (en. Velez)

/ˈbe.leθ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Surname that comes from the region of Vélez in Spain, used by various families throughout history.
The Vélez family is known for its long tradition in music.
La familia Vélez es conocida por su larga tradición en la música.
Name of several localities in Spain.
Vélez-Málaga is a famous city on the Costa del Sol.
Vélez-Málaga es una ciudad famosa en la Costa del Sol.
Used as a first name and in combinations like 'Vélez' in popular celebrations.
On the day of the festival, everyone gathers in the square of Vélez.
El día de la fiesta, todos se reúnen en la plaza de Vélez.

Etymology

The surname Vélez originates from the locality of Vélez in the province of Málaga, and means 'valley' in Arabic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Vélez inside
Refers to knowing the history or traditions of a specific place.
Vélez por dentro
Vélez and company
Expression that alludes to a community or group of people united.
Vélez y compañía

Related Words

Vélez-Málaga
City located in Andalusia, Spain, famous for its history and traditions.
Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Rubio
Spanish municipality in the province of Almería.
Vélez-Rubio

Slang Meanings

Reference to someone with a lot of personality.
That girl is a true Vélez, she always stands out at any event.
Esa chica es un verdadero Vélez, siempre destaca en cualquier evento.
Used in the context of sports to denote a good player.
He is the Vélez of the team, he always scores goals!
Él es el Vélez del equipo, ¡siempre anota goles!