Meaning & use
Álvarez
Last updated
A Spanish surname, common in Spain and Latin America, also used by some people in English-speaking countries.
See it in a sentence
My Spanish teacher is called Mr. Álvarez.
The Álvarez family moved to Chicago last year.
A note on using this word
This is a common Spanish-language surname. In English it is usually written Álvarez with an accent, but the accent is often dropped in informal use. Pronounce it with stress on the first syllable.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Álvarez”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.