Nadal
Definition
A common Spanish surname of Catalan origin, derived from "Nadal" meaning "Christmas" (from Latin *natalis*, "birthday"), often given to children born on that day.
Most famously, Rafael Nadal, a retired Spanish professional tennis player (born 1986), known for winning a record 14 French Open titles and 22 Grand Slam singles championships in total.
Examples
Nadal jugó tan bien en arcilla que hasta las raquetas rivales se rindieron.
Nadal played so well on clay that even the opponents' rackets surrendered.
Mi abuela dice que Nadal tiene más trofeos que yo años de vida.
My grandma says Nadal has more trophies than I have years of life.
Incluso retirado, Nadal hace que el tenis parezca un paseo por la playa mallorquina.
Even retired, Nadal makes tennis look like a stroll on a Mallorcan beach.
Ver a Nadal en Roland Garros es como ver a un toro en una cacharrería, pero ganando.
Watching Nadal at Roland Garros is like seeing a bull in a china shop, but winning.