Márquez
/maɾkeθ/from spelling rules
Márquez is the Spanish surname for Marquez.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾkeθ/
Did you know?
- While Márquez is a common surname, Marqués with a different accent is a title of nobility meaning 'marquess'. The placement of the accent mark completely changes the word from a family name to a rank of peerage.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the surname is often paired with a second surname from the mother's side, making the full name much longer.
- The suffix -ez in Márquez is a patronymic marker, which originally meant 'son of'.
Examples in context
- El apellido de mi profesor es Márquez.My teacher's surname is Márquez.
- Ella es la señora Márquez.She is Mrs. Márquez.
- ¿Es usted el señor Márquez?Are you Mr. Márquez?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking for a new colleague in the office.
- Mateo¿Quién es el nuevo empleado?Who is the new employee?
- MaríaSe apellido Márquez y es ingeniero.His last name is Márquez and he is an engineer.
- Mateo¿Dónde puedo encontrar al señor Márquez?Where can I find Mr. Márquez?
- MaríaEstá en la sala de reuniones.He is in the meeting room.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
