Velázquez

American  

[vuh-lahs-kez, -kes, ve-lahth-keth] / vəˈlɑs kɛz, -kɛs, vɛˈlɑθ kɛθ /

Or Velásquez

noun

1. Diego Rodríguez de Silva y 1599–1660, Spanish painter.

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Velázquez British  

/ beˈlaθkɛθ, beˈlaskɛθ /

noun

1. Diego Rodríguez de Silva y (ˈdjeɣo rɔˈðriɣɛθ de ˈsilβa i). 1599–1660, Spanish painter, remarkable for the realism of his portraits, esp those of Philip IV of Spain and the royal household

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Example Sentences

"This research adds to the growing evidence that choline is a valuable marker of metabolic and brain dysfunction -- and reinforces the importance of sufficient daily intake, as it is essential for human health," says Ramon Velazquez.

From Science Daily

Mauricio Velazquez, told CBS News, the BBC's US partner, that he wanted justice for his 32-year-old wife.

From BBC

He turned pro as a teenager and is now ranked alongside Hall of Fame riders like Joel Rosario, Javier Castellano and John Velazquez.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fierceness, coming off a Grade 1 victory in the Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar on August 30, is trained by Todd Pletcher and will break from the inside post on Saturday with John Velazquez aboard.

From Barron's

According to Laura Velazquez, the head of Mexico's civil defense authority, the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla were hardest hit by flooding brought on by days of heavy rains.

From Barron's