Castro

[ kas-troh; Spanish kahs-traw ]

noun

1. Ci·pri·a·no [sip-ree-, ah, -noh, see-p, r, ee-, ah, -naw], 1858?–1924, Venezuelan military and political leader: president 1901–08; exiled 1908.
2. Fidel [fi-, del, fee-, thel], Fidel Castro Ruz, 1926–2016, Cuban revolutionary and political leader: prime minister 1959–76 and president 1976–2008.
3. Raúl [rah-, ool], Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz, born 1931, Cuban revolutionary and political leader: minister of defense 1959–2008 and president 2008–2018.

Castro

/ ˈkæstrəʊ; ˈkastro /

noun

1. CastroFidel1927MCubanPOLITICS: revolutionaryPOLITICS: presidentPOLITICS: head of state Fidel (fɪˈdɛl; Spanish fiˈðɛl). full name Fidel Castro Ruz. born 1927, Cuban revolutionary and statesman: led the communist overthrow of the Batista dictatorship in 1959; prime minister (1959–76), president (1976–2008)

Example Sentences

Leelen Castro, at 5 feet 5, 140 pounds, is six for six on field goals.

From Los Angeles Times

García Márquez, the Colombian novelist known for his mastery of magical realism, was a strong supporter of Fidel Castro, Cuba’s longtime leader, and had longstanding ties to the film festival in Havana.

From New York Times

Honduran President Xiomara Castro had warned citizens living near rivers as early as Thursday to take shelter elsewhere and thousands heeded her call.

From BBC

The US trade embargo was first imposed in 1962 in the wake of the revolution in Cuba, which swept Fidel Castro to power.

From BBC

Before Lurie left the Castro fair, Anthony Alfonso, dressed as a pirate, moved quickly through the crowds to take a picture with him.

From Los Angeles Times