rango

Rango is a Spanish noun that generally denotes rank, level, or range. It is used to indicate a position within a hierarchy (such as a military rank) or the extent of a quantity (for example, a temperature range or an age range). The word also appears as a proper name in various contexts, including titles and place names.

Rango is also the title of a 2011 American animated western comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski. The film follows a domesticated chameleon named Rango, voiced by Johnny Depp, who, after winding up in the Mojave Desert town of Dirt, adopts the persona of a fearless gunslinger and becomes the town's sheriff. The cast includes Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty, and Bill Nighy. Rango received positive reviews for its animation, humor, and performances, and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. It grossed approximately $245 million worldwide.

Beyond the film and the linguistic sense, “Rango” can appear as a proper name in various languages and contexts, including as a surname or in geographic or brand names. The meaning and reference of the term depend on usage and may denote people, places, or works titled Rango.