Alcaraz
Definition
A Spanish habitational surname originating from the municipality of Alcaraz in Albacete province.
Etymologically derived from Arabic 'al-karas', meaning 'the cherry' or 'cherry tree'.
Notably the surname of Carlos Alcaraz, the acclaimed professional tennis player known for his dominance in Grand Slam tournaments.
Examples
Carlos Alcaraz aplastó a sus rivales en la final como si fueran cerezas maduras bajo su raqueta.
Carlos Alcaraz crushed his rivals in the final as if they were ripe cherries under his racket.
En el pueblo de Alcaraz, ahora presumen más de su tenista famoso que de las cerezas locales.
In the town of Alcaraz, they now boast more about their famous tennis player than the local cherries.
Ser tan veloz como Alcaraz hace que los oponentes se sientan como cerezas listas para el batido.
Being as fast as Alcaraz makes opponents feel like cherries ready for a smoothie.
Mi vecino Alcaraz jura que su apellido le da ventaja en el tenis, aunque solo come cerezas para desayunar.
My neighbor Alcaraz swears his surname gives him an edge in tennis, though he only eats cherries for breakfast.