Castro

//ˈkæstɹoʊ// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Spanish.
  2. 2
    A neighborhood of San Francisco, California, known for its LGBT community.

Synonyms

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fidel castro ruz

Example

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"I want to visit Cuba before Castro dies."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Castro. The neighborhood is named after Californio politician José Castro (1808–1860).

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Castro clonesan francisco

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