Spanish Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Spanish word
Fontana
Pronunciation
IPA/fonˈtana/
Meaning
- feminine nounFontana
Example
La señora Fontana es muy amable.
Mrs. Fontana is very kind.
More examples
Conocí al señor Fontana en la conferencia.
I met Mr. Fontana at the conference.
Common phrases
la señora Fontana
mrs. Fontana
el señor Fontana
mr. Fontana
Definition in Spanish
Apellido y, en algunos casos, topónimo de origen romance que sirve para identificar personas o lugares.
Word origin
Derived from Late Latin fontāna 'fountain or spring', used in Romance regions to name people and locations associated with a water source.
Usage tips
- Although it resembles the English word 'fountain', Fontana functions as a name in Spanish and should not be translated as 'fountain' in context.