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antonio

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ænˈtoʊˌnioʊ// an·to·nio

n. a common name for a man in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is the equivalent of the English name Anthony.

n. a masculine given name of Latin origin, specifically the Roman family name Antonius. It is widely used across Romance-language cultures and their global diasporas.


SIMPLE

My friend Antonio lives in Madrid.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor introduced Antonio as the new visiting scholar from the University of Lisbon.

COMPLEX

While the name Antonio remains a perennial favorite in Mediterranean Europe, its popularity has seen a steady rise in the Americas due to significant cultural and linguistic exchange.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian Antonio and Spanish Antonio. Doublet of Anthony.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is capitalized and typically used without an article unless referring to a specific person among others of the same name.

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