Juan

American

[wahn, hwahn] / wɑn, ʰwɑn /

noun

a male given name, Spanish form of John.

Example Sentences

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ADM Chief Executive Juan Luciano said earlier this year that U.S. policy that enabled increased renewable diesel blending would help the company’s profits in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“The pact has failed,” said Juan Carlos Albizu-Campos Espiñeira, an economist at the Christian Center for Reflection and Dialogue in Havana.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The transfer took place amid a massive security operation at Juan Santamaria International Airport, which serves the capital, San Jose.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Another user called Juan Regueira Rodriguez posted a collection of supposed wedding pictures on Instagram, with one - liked by millions - showing Holland holding a Spider-Man mask.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Robbie turned around and smiled at Juan and Sierra.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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