suau

Suau is a term that can function as both a surname and an adjective in Romance-language contexts. It may refer to a surname or appear as a descriptor in Catalan usage.

Etymology and meaning: The word suau derives from Catalan, meaning soft, gentle, mild, or smooth. It is related to the Spanish palabra suave and ultimately traces to Latin suavis, through the evolving Romance languages.

Usage and distribution: As a surname, Suau is found in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands and among communities with Iberian heritage; it has spread through migration to the Americas. In Catalan, suau continues to be used to describe texture, sound, taste, or demeanor in everyday language and literary contexts.

Notable bearers: There are individuals with the surname Suau in various countries, but no single widely recognized figure defines the name.

See also: Suave, Suavidad.