Ricardo

American  

[ri-kahr-doh] / rɪˈkɑr doʊ /

noun

1. David, 1772–1823, English economist.

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Ricardo British  

/ rɪˈkɑːdəʊ /

noun

1. David . 1772–1823, British economist. His main work is Principles of Political Economy and Taxation (1817)

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Other Word Forms

• Ricardian adjective

Example Sentences

“What may have looked unbelievable turned out to be exactly that — and now those responsible are being held accountable,” state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"People tend to immediately think of neurons when they think about how the brain works," said Ricardo Araneda, a professor in UMD's Department of Biology and a corresponding author of the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Ricardo Lara, a Democrat who is California’s insurance commissioner, and Los Angeles County last year launched separate investigations into State Farm’s handling of smoke-damage claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Ricardo Herrero, executive director of the Cuba Study Group, a nonpartisan policy group in Washington, said the aim of restricting oil was to force Havana "to make real concessions at the negotiating table."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Someone had scratched a name in the plaster: Ricardo Bentone, 19.5.96.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke