Valdez
/balˈdeθ/
Valdez is a Spanish surname.
Valdez is used as a proper noun for a person's family name of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /balˈdeθ/.
Did you know?
- The name is a toponymic surname, meaning it was originally derived from the name of a physical place rather than a father's name.
- Depending on the region, the final 'z' in Valdez is pronounced as a 'th' sound in Spain but as an 's' sound in Mexico and Latin America.
- In Spain, the name is traditionally spelled Valdés, while the Valdez spelling is far more common in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, soy Juan ValdezNice to meet you, I am Juan Valdez.
- El señor Valdez es un profesional muy talentosoMr. Valdez is a very talented professional.
- ¿Podría hablar con el Sr. Valdez, por favor?Could I speak with Mr. Valdez, please?
- Hola, ¿cómo estás, Valdez?Hi, how are you, Valdez?
- El señor Valdez es mi profesor.Mr. Valdez is my teacher.
- Ella se apellida Valdez.Her surname is Valdez.
- ¿Es usted la señora Valdez?Are you Mrs. Valdez?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are checking a guest list at a party.
- DanielNecesito encontrar al señor Valdez.I need to find Mr. Valdez.
- LucíaCreo que Valdez está en la cocina.I think Valdez is in the kitchen.
- Daniel¿Es el hombre con la camisa azul?Is he the man with the blue shirt?
- LucíaSí, ¿ese es el señor Valdez.Yes, that is Mr. Valdez.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Valdez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
