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Word

guillermo

Phoneticsguiller·mo

/ɡiˈɛɹmoʊ/

Definition

n. the Spanish version of the name William. It is a common first name for men in Spanish-speaking countries.

n. the Spanish-language equivalent of the masculine given name William. Derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, composed of elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmet' or 'protection'.

Examples

“Guillermo is a very popular name in Mexico.”

“The director Guillermo del Toro is famous for his imaginative and dark fantasy films.”

“While the name is most commonly associated with Spanish-speaking regions, Guillermo has gained international recognition through the works of various prominent artists and historical figures.”

Examples

simple

“Guillermo is a very popular name in Mexico.”

contextual

“The director Guillermo del Toro is famous for his imaginative and dark fantasy films.”

complex

“While the name is most commonly associated with Spanish-speaking regions, Guillermo has gained international recognition through the works of various prominent artists and historical figures.”

Usage

Used as a proper noun; typically capitalised in all contexts.

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Frequency
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