Martínez
/maɾˈtineθ/feminine, masculine
Martínez is the Spanish surname for Martinez.
Martínez is a Spanish surname used for both males and females.
Meaning: surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾˈtineθ/
Did you know?
- The name 'Martín' is linked to the Roman god 'Mars', making 'Martínez' an ancestral name tied to the deity of war.
- In traditional Spanish naming customs, a person born as Martínez would keep this name regardless of marriage, as women do not legally change their surnames to their husband's.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a person might hold two surnames, such as 'Martínez' being the first of two, rather than a single family name.
Examples in context
- El señor Martínez es mi profesor.Mr. Martínez is my teacher.
- Ella se apellida Martínez.Her surname is Martínez.
- Los Martínez viven en esa casa.The Martínez family lives in that house.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are checking a guest list at a party.
- Daniel¿Viene la señora Martínez hoy?Is Mrs. Martínez coming today?
- SofíaSí, ella llegará pronto.Yes, she will arrive soon.
- DanielQué bueno, ya la estaba esperando.That's good, I was already expecting her.
- SofíaSeguro que te caerá muy bien.I'm sure you will like her very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “martinez” translations and entries Martínez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
