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Word

emilio

Phoneticsemilio

/əˈmiɫioʊ/

Definition

n. a male name that is common in Spanish and Italian speaking countries. It comes from an old Roman family name.

n. a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. It is the cognate of the English name Emil.

Examples

“Emilio is a very popular name in Spain.”

“The teacher called on Emilio to answer the question about the history of the Roman Empire.”

“While the name Emilio remains a staple in Mediterranean cultures, its popularity in the United States has seen a steady increase over the last few decades due to cultural exchange.”

Examples

simple

“Emilio is a very popular name in Spain.”

contextual

“The teacher called on Emilio to answer the question about the history of the Roman Empire.”

complex

“While the name Emilio remains a staple in Mediterranean cultures, its popularity in the United States has seen a steady increase over the last few decades due to cultural exchange.”

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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