# Mercedes

/mɝˈseɪdiz/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mercedes
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 2. a woman's name

noun · CEFR B2

a traditional female first name, originally from Spain.

For teachers: a female given name of Spanish origin, derived from 'Maria de las Mercedes' (Mary of Mercies).

- Mercedes is a very common name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- The protagonist of the novel, a woman named Mercedes, returns to her ancestral home to reclaim her family's lost legacy.

## Examples

- He drives a silver Mercedes to work every day.
- The hotel provides a chauffeur-driven Mercedes for guests who need a ride to the airport.
- While the vintage Mercedes in the showroom was impeccably restored, its mechanical complexity made it a daunting project for any amateur collector.

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