Spanish word

Mariano

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈɾjano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMariano

Example

¿Conoces a Mariano?

Do you know Mariano?

Illustration for Mariano (Mariano)

More examples

Conocí a Mariano en la fiesta.

I met Mariano at the party.

Core concept

A man wearing a name tag that reads Mariano.

Common phrases

  • conocer a Mariano

    meet Mariano

  • presentar a Mariano

    introduce Mariano

  • invitar a Mariano

    invite Mariano

Definition in Spanish

Se usa comúnmente como nombre de pila masculino; asimismo se emplea como término para referirse a quien profesa devoción hacia la Virgen María.

Word origin

Derived from Latin Marianus (Maria + -anus) to indicate relation to Mary, the word functions in Spanish both as a male personal name and as an adjective or noun for Marian devotees.

Usage tips

  • Mariano usually refers to a person in conversation, whereas the devotional adjective typically follows the noun and matches gender and number (devoción mariana, fieles marianos).

Other meanings

  • marianadjective

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