Andrade
/anˈdɾade/
Andrade is a Spanish surname of Portuguese and Spanish origin.
To address a gentleman named Andrade in a respectful and formal manner, you can use the title 'Señor' followed by the surname. To address a married woman named Andrade formally, you can use the title 'Señora' followed by the surname. The term 'Andradito' can be used as a term of endearment or to convey familiarity for a person with the surname Andrade.
How do you pronounce it?
/anˈdɾade/
Did you know?
- The name Andrade originates from a place in Galicia where the land is 'broken' or 'divided'. It refers to a specific geographical feature of the terrain rather than a personal characteristic.
- In the Spanish-speaking world, the surname Andrade is often associated with the 'hidalguía' or lower nobility of the northwestern Iberian Peninsula.
- While Andrade is used in Spanish, it is significantly more common in Portugal and Brazil due to its deep roots in the Galician-Portuguese linguistic zone.
Examples in context
- "Amar, verbo intransitivo" es una novela del gran autor brasilero Mário de Andrade."To love, intransitive verb" is a novel by the great Brazilian author Mário de Andrade.This sentence mentions the author Mário de Andrade using the form Andrade.Tatoeba #1286406 by hayastan, translation #12999661 by araneo
- Buenos días, Señor Andrade. ¿Cómo está usted hoy?Good morning, Mr. Andrade. How are you today?
- Permítame presentarle a la Señora Andrade.Allow me to introduce you to Mrs. Andrade.
- ¡Hola, Andradito! ¿Qué tal tu día?Hello, Little Andrade! How's your day going?
- El señor Andrade vive en esa casa.Mr. Andrade lives in that house.
- La familia Andrade vendió su negocio.The Andrade family sold their business.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a new neighbor.
- Alejandro¿Sabes cómo se llama el vecino nuevo?Do you know the name of the new neighbor?
- ElenaSí, su apellido es Andrade.Yes, his surname is Andrade.
- AlejandroAh, el señor Andrade es muy amable.Ah, Mr. Andrade is very kind.
- ElenaEs verdad, lo conocí ayer.That's true, I met him yesterday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Andrade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
