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Word

sergio

Phoneticsser·gio

/ˈsɝdʒˌjoʊ/

Definition

n. a common name for a man in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries.

n. a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Sergius. When used in English contexts, it typically refers to individuals from Romance-language cultures.

Examples

“My friend Sergio lives in Madrid.”

“The manager introduced Sergio as the new lead architect for the residential project.”

“Historians note that the name Sergio gained widespread popularity across Southern Europe due to the veneration of various early Christian saints who bore the name.”

Examples

simple

“My friend Sergio lives in Madrid.”

contextual

“The manager introduced Sergio as the new lead architect for the residential project.”

complex

“Historians note that the name Sergio gained widespread popularity across Southern Europe due to the veneration of various early Christian saints who bore the name.”

Usage

Capitalised as a proper noun; pluralised only when referring to multiple people with the name.

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