No. 3,160 in Spanish
vásquez
"Vásquez" is a Spanish surname, not a word with a specific standalone definition.
In a sentence
Vásquez es un apellido común en América Latina.
Vásquez is a common surname in Latin America.
Here, 'Vásquez' is used as a proper noun, specifically a surname, which is typically capitalized and serves as an identifier for families or individuals.
El doctor Vásquez me atendió en el consultorio ayer.
Doctor Vásquez attended to me at the clinic yesterday.
In this case, 'Vásquez' identifies a professional individual, title 'doctor' preceding it to denote expertise, showing respect towards the person.
La familia Vásquez siempre se reúne en Navidad.
The Vásquez family always gathers for Christmas.
Here, 'Vásquez' refers to a particular family, functioning as the main identifier for a group of persons related by heritage or bloodline.
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