Vargas
/baɾɡas/from spelling rules
Vargas is a Spanish surname.
Vargas is used as a proper noun to denote a family name in Spanish-speaking cultures.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /baɾɡas/.
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, Vargas is a common surname not because of direct migration from Spain, but due to the 1849 Spanish decree that gave Spanish surnames to Filipinos for census and tax purposes.
- The name is derived from the word varga, which shares a historical connection to the word pargo, meaning a sea bream or red snapper.
- While most people associate Spanish names with people, the name 'Vargas' originates from the physical landscape of the Iberian Peninsula.
Examples in context
- Mi amigo se llama Juan Vargas.My friend's name is Juan Vargas.
- Hola, ¿eres tú el señor Vargas?Hello, are you Mr. Vargas?
- La familia Vargas es muy generosa.The Vargas family is very generous.
- ¿Dónde está Ana Vargas?Where is Ana Vargas?
- El señor Vargas es mi vecino.Mr. Vargas is my neighbor.
- ¿Conoces a la familia Vargas?Do you know the Vargas family?
- La doctora Vargas llegó tarde.Dr. Vargas arrived late.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a new colleague at work.
- María¿Quién es el nuevo empleado?Who is the new employee?
- JavierEs el señor Vargas.It is Mr. Vargas.
- María¿Es amable el señor Vargas?Is Mr. Vargas kind?
- JavierSí, es un buen hombre.Yes, he is a good man.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Vargas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
