Amaral facts for kids
Amaral can mean different things! It's a name that pops up in music, space, and even sports. Let's explore some of the cool things named Amaral.
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Amaral (Music Group)
Amaral is a popular music group from Zaragoza, Spain. The band was formed in 1997 by Eva Amaral (singer and songwriter) and Juan Aguirre (guitarist and songwriter). They are known for their unique pop-rock sound.
Their Music and Albums
The band has released several successful albums. Their very first album, also called Amaral, came out in 1998. It helped them become well-known in Spain and beyond. Their songs often tell stories and have strong melodies.
Amaral (Crater)
Did you know there's a crater on the planet Mercury named Amaral? Craters are bowl-shaped holes on the surface of planets or moons, usually made by impacts from space rocks.
About the Crater
The Amaral crater on Mercury is named after the famous Brazilian painter Tarsila do Amaral. It's a cool way to honor important artists by naming features in space after them!
Amaral (Surnames)
Amaral is also a common surname, especially in countries where Portuguese is spoken. This includes Portugal and Brazil.
Meaning of the Name
The name "Amaral" often comes from a place name. It means a place where "amaral" (a type of plum tree) grows. So, people with this surname might have ancestors from such a place. "Do Amaral" is another form of this surname, meaning "from Amaral."
Football Players
Many talented football (soccer) players have the name Amaral. Here are a few well-known ones, mostly from Brazil.
Brazilian Footballers Named Amaral
- João Justino Amaral dos Santos (1954-2024): This Brazilian footballer played as a defender. He was part of the Brazilian national team.
- Alexandre da Silva Mariano (born 1973): Known simply as Amaral, he was a defensive midfielder. He played for several big clubs and the Brazilian national team.
- Wagner Pereira Cardozo (born 1966): Another Brazilian footballer known as Amaral.
- Anderson Conrado (born 1978): A Brazilian footballer who played as a forward.
- Carlos Rafael do Amaral (born 1983): A Brazilian midfielder.
- William José de Souza (born 1986): A Brazilian midfielder.
- Antônio Cleilson da Silva Feitosa (born 1987): A Brazilian midfielder.
- Mauricio Azevedo Alves (born 1988): A Brazilian defender.
See also
- All pages with titles containing "Amaral"
