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rodrigo

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ɹəˈdɹiɡoʊ// ro·dri·go

n. a common male name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. It comes from an old name meaning 'famous ruler'.

n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, common in Ibero-Romance languages. Derived from the name Roderick, it combines the elements for 'fame' and 'power' or 'ruler'.


SIMPLE

Rodrigo is a very popular name in Spain.

CONTEXTUAL

The history teacher, Rodrigo, explained the origins of the Spanish empire to the class.

COMPLEX

In medieval literature, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, remains one of the most celebrated figures of the Reconquista.

Usage

Used as a proper noun; typically capitalized.

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