ma’teo, mætoʊ, MA-tee-oh

Definitions

1. noun

A short, informal form of the name Matthew, or the Spanish equivalent of Matthew, Matthew is a biblical name derived from the Aramaic name Mattay meaning gift of God.

“Mateo is a common name in many Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Spain, Argentina, and Chile.”

2. proper noun

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a male given name, often used as a surname.

“Mateo, the Spanish singer-songwriter, gained international recognition with his hit song ‘Mi Gente’.”