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juan

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈhwɑn// juan

n. a common Spanish name for a man. It is the Spanish version of the English name John.

n. a Spanish masculine given name. It is the Spanish cognate of the English name John and the Hebrew name Yochanan.


SIMPLE

My friend Juan lives in Madrid.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher called on Juan to answer the question about Spanish history.

COMPLEX

While the name Juan is traditionally associated with Spanish-speaking cultures, its various forms appear across many different languages and regions due to its biblical origins.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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