Definitions

1. noun

A person who is of Spanish or Hispanic descent, particularly in a country or region where Spanish is spoken.

“She was a Vargas, a descendant of Spanish settlers who arrived in the 16th century.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Spanish origin, particularly common in Latin America.

“The Vargas family has been living in Mexico for generations.”

3. noun

A type of tropical tree (Mimosopsis valliserrae) native to Central and South America.

“The Vargas tree is commonly found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.”