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Word

enrique

Phoneticsen·rique

/ɛnˈɹikeɪ/

Definition

n. a common Spanish name for a man or boy. It is the Spanish version of the English name Henry.

n. a Spanish masculine given name. It is the Spanish cognate of the Germanic name Henry.

Examples

“Enrique is a very popular name in Spain.”

“The singer Enrique Iglesias has sold millions of albums around the world.”

“The name Enrique has been held by several kings of Castile, reflecting its historical importance in the Spanish monarchy.”

Examples

simple

“Enrique is a very popular name in Spain.”

contextual

“The singer Enrique Iglesias has sold millions of albums around the world.”

complex

“The name Enrique has been held by several kings of Castile, reflecting its historical importance in the Spanish monarchy.”

Usage

When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.

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