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apodo

nickname

noun ah-POH-doh Rare

Usage Note

Apodo is the standard word for a nickname or alias in Spanish. It differs from hipocorístico (a diminutive pet form of a given name like Paco for Francisco) in that an apodo is often based on a physical trait, habit, or story. Poner un apodo means 'to give someone a nickname'.

Examples

"Su apodo en el equipo era 'el Rayo'."

Natural Translation

His nickname on the team was 'the Lightning'.

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