In most cultures, naming a child is important and is one of the most special things a parent could do. In Spanish speaking countries, many people are named after bible characters or saints.
Traditionally in our country, when a child is born, we receive one surname- the surname of our father. So, if Peter Thompson married Emily and they had a child, the child's surname would be Thompson.
But what happens in Spanish-speaking countries? Traditionally they would have a first name followed by two surnames. The first surname is the father’s family name and the second is the mother’s family name. So, if Pedro Hidalgo Garcia married Marisol Vasquez Quintanilla and they had a child, their child might be called Roberto Hidalgo Vasquez. When addressing adults, we would like to show respect by using the appropriate titles such as Ms., Mrs. or Mr. ACTIVIDAD
Spanish Names & Titles, an interactive worksheet by PhePhe
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