Juan Definition & Meaning

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Juan American [wahn, hwahn] / wɑn, ʰwɑn /

noun

1. a male given name, Spanish form of John.

Example Sentences

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“You have to stay positive. Think about how you’re going to make lots of friends,” said Juan Diego, a fan from Culver City who has been to eight World Cups and traveled this week to see El Tri play on Wednesday at La Corregidora, 240 miles from Guadalajara.

From Los Angeles Times

The siege only ended when it became clear that King Juan Carlos, Franco's designated successor, would not support the uprising.

From Barron's

Their efforts failed when King Juan Carlos refused to support them.

From BBC

For many Spaniards, the episode sealed Juan Carlos's status as the saviour of their young democracy and the country's rejection of Francoist values.

From BBC

A message in Spanish from Queen Elizabeth II to King Juan Carlos read: "All of us in Great Britain are reassured to know the final result."

From BBC

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