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roberto

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ɹəˈbɛɹtoʊ// rober·to

n. a common male name in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. It is the same as the English name Robert.

n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, prevalent in Romance-speaking cultures. It is the cognate of the English name Robert.


SIMPLE

My friend Roberto lives in Madrid.

CONTEXTUAL

Roberto was named after his grandfather, who was a famous musician in Italy.

COMPLEX

While the name Roberto is most frequently associated with Spanish and Italian heritage, it has gained international recognition through various historical figures and contemporary athletes.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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