apellido
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “apellido” mean in English?
surname
Example sentences
Mi apellido es García.
My surname is García.
Tengo dos apellidos.
I have two surnames.
Mi primer apellido es paterno.
My first surname is paternal.
How to use it
Apellido means 'surname' / 'family name'. Masculine: el apellido. Spanish speakers typically have TWO apellidos (paternal + maternal).
Common mistake
Spanish-speaking countries use TWO surnames: paternal + maternal (e.g., García López). Forms often ask for 'primer apellido' (paternal) and 'segundo apellido' (maternal).