Tonto
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- proper noun
- /ˈtɒn.toʊ/
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Tonto (compañero del Llanero Solitario)
- In the popular series, Tonto serves as the Lone Ranger's loyal companion and friend.
- Ranger and Tonto
- Lone Ranger and Tonto
- Tonto the sidekick
Ishtar, Johnny Depp, Native American film played Tonto.
- Ishtar, Johnny Depp, Native American film played Tonto.
Examples
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In The Lone Ranger, Tonto serves as the Indians' representative; he welcomes the white savior on their behalf.
Academic text (2013) -
Tonto and the Ranger align in order to fight a mutual enemy, with Tonto as junior partner.
Academic text (2013) -
Sorry, partner, but you and Tonto have a nice night.
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Come on, come on, Tonto, let's go.
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- All right, Tonto, let's go.
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On the television series, however, Tonto was an integral character from the start.
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But the Lone Ranger and Tonto were good guys.
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The Lone Ranger and Tonto become brothers of a sort, the Ranger being the older, wiser brother.
Academic text (2013) -
Out of the West, through a cloud of dust, with a hearty ''Hi-yo, Silver!''... ...rides the Lone Ranger with his faithful lndian companion, Tonto.
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Tonto plays a crucial role alongside the Lone Ranger in many thrilling adventures.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tonto the character probably took his name from the Spanish word tonto, which means 'fool'. In the Lone Ranger stories he is the hero's loyal, brave companion, so the name now brings to mind friendship and help.