Fuente facts for kids

Fuente is a Spanish word that means "fountain" or "spring". It's a common word, so you might see it used in many different ways, like in people's names or the names of towns and places.

People Named Fuente

Many interesting people have "Fuente" as part of their name. Here are a few:

Singers and Athletes

• Claire dela Fuente (1958–2021): She was a famous singer from the Philippines. People called her the "Jukebox Queen" because she sang so many popular songs.
• José Manuel Fuente (1945–1996): This Spanish athlete was a professional road racing cyclist. He was known for being a strong climber in races like the Giro d'Italia.
• Justin Fuente (born 1976): He is a college football coach in the United States. He has coached several teams, helping young athletes improve their skills.
• Luis La Fuente (born 1947): A Peruvian football (soccer) player, he was a skilled defender who played for his country's national team.

Places Called Fuente

Because "Fuente" means "fountain" or "spring," it's a very common word in the names of towns and places, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. Many of these places were likely named because they had a natural spring or a public fountain nearby.

Towns and Villages

You can find many towns and villages in Spain with "Fuente" in their name. For example:

• Fuente-Álamo
• Fuente Álamo de Murcia
• Fuente de Cantos
• Fuente de Piedra

Natural Features

Sometimes, "Fuente" refers to a natural feature, like a body of water.

• Fuente de Piedra Lagoon: This is a special wetland area in Málaga, Spain, famous for its beautiful pink Flamingos.

See Also

In Spanish: Fuente para niños

• All pages with titles containing "Fuente"
• de la Fuente
• Lafuente (disambiguation)
• Fuentes (disambiguation)