Julio Iglesias
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4.7
- proper noun
- /ˈhuːlioʊ ɪˈɡleɪs/
- Julio Iglesias has sold millions of albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin artists ever.
Examples
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Many people still remember the romantic melodies performed by Julio Iglesias in the 1980s.
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I love listening to Julio Iglesias during dinner.
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Julio Iglesias received numerous awards for his contributions to international music.
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Did you hear the new album by Julio Iglesias?
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Julio Iglesias is famous for his romantic ballads that have captivated audiences around the world.
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Julio Iglesias has received several Grammy Awards for his contributions to love songs.
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Fans of classic music often celebrate the timeless hits of Julio Iglesias from the 1980s.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Julio + Iglesias
This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; knowing the constituent forms 'Julio' and 'Iglesias' does not let a learner infer that the referent is a famous Spanish singer. Proper nouns are referential/arbitrary rather than compositional, so a B1 learner who only knows the parts would not derive the MWE's meaning without prior exposure.
Etymology
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish name: Julio is the Spanish form of the old name 'Julius' and Iglesias literally means 'churches' in Spanish. Imagine a singer named Julio standing by old churches singing romantic songs; that simple Spanish picture helps you remember he is a famous Spanish singer of love songs.