Word
rodrigo
Phoneticsro·dri·go
/ɹəˈdɹiɡoʊ/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“Rodrigo is a very popular name in Spain.”
“The history teacher, Rodrigo, explained the origins of the Spanish empire to the class.”
“In medieval literature, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, remains one of the most celebrated figures of the Reconquista.”
Examples
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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