Paco Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpeɪkoʊ/

PAY-koh

UK

/ˈpeɪkəʊ/

PAY-koh

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) Paco
• Portuguese (BR): (nome próprio masculino) Paco
• Portuguese (PT): (nome próprio masculino) Paco
• Chinese (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

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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I've known Paco since we were kids in Madrid.

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If you ask for Francisco, people might not realize you mean Paco.

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