Zumalacárregui (en. Zumalacarregui)

/θu. ma. la. ˈka. re. ɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of a Spanish military leader who fought in the Carlist Wars.
Zumalacárregui was a prominent general in the Carlist Wars.
Zumalacárregui fue un destacado general en las Guerras Carlistas.
An emblematic figure of Carlism and a symbol of regionalist resistance.
The figure of Zumalacárregui is still remembered in the Basque Country.
La figura de Zumalacárregui todavía es recordada en el País Vasco.

Etymology

The name comes from Basque, although its exact meaning is uncertain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To see Zumalacárregui
To refer to a person or situation that fervently defends their ideals.
Ver a Zumalacárregui

Related Words

carlismo
A political movement that defended traditional monarchy in Spain.
carlismo

Slang Meanings

To be stubborn in the defense of an ideology.
That attitude is very zumalacarreguiana.
Esa actitud es muy zumalacarreguiana.