apellido paterno

el apellido paterno(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. father's last name
En nuestra cultura, el apellido paterno precede al apellido materno.In our culture, the father's last name comes before the mother's last name.
b. paternal last name
Mi apellido paterno es Anchorena.My paternal last name is Anchorena.
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