This is the 8850th most frequent Spanish word.
telmo
"Telmo" is a male given name in Spanish.
In this context, 'Telmo' is part of a proper noun referring to the name of a specific place.
San Telmo es un barrio de Buenos Aires.
San Telmo is a neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
Here, 'Telmo' is used as a proper noun for a person's name.
Mi amigo Telmo me enseñó a nadar.
My friend Telmo taught me to swim.
In this instance, 'Telmo' refers to a saint, commonly recognized in cultural or religious contexts.