paco
word
/ˈpeɪkoʊ/
/ˈpeɪkəʊ/
Definition
'Paco' is a common male given name in Spanish-speaking countries, often used as a nickname for Francisco.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used informally as a nickname for Francisco. 'Paco' is very common in Spain and Latin America. Not used as an English name. There may be rare uses as a slang term or place name, but the personal name is by far most common.
Spanish: (nombre propio masculino) PacoPortuguese (BR): (nome próprio masculino) PacoPortuguese (PT): (nome próprio masculino) PacoChinese (Simplified): 帕科 (男性名字)Chinese (Traditional): 帕科（男性名字）Hindi: पाको (पुरुष नाम)Arabic: باكو (اسم ذكر)Bengali: পাকো (ছেলের নাম)Russian: Пако (мужское имя)Japanese: パコ（男性の名前）Vietnamese: Paco (tên nam)Korean: 파코 (남자 이름)Turkish: Paco (erkek ismi)Urdu: پاکو (لڑکے کا نام)Indonesian: Paco (nama laki-laki)
Example Sentences
I've known Paco since we were kids in Madrid.
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Paco is my Spanish friend.
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Paco likes to play soccer after school.
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I saw Paco at the store yesterday.
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Everyone calls Francisco 'Paco' instead of his full name.
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If you ask for Francisco, people might not realize you mean Paco.
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