In Spain, which surname comes first for a person?
En España, ¿qué apellido va primero en una persona?
- ASiempre el del padreAlways the father's
- BSiempre el de la madreAlways the mother's
- CEl del padre o el de la madre, según decidan los padresThe father's or the mother's, as the parents decide
Show answer and explanation
✓ El del padre o el de la madre, según decidan los padres
Spanish people have two surnames. The parents can decide which one goes first, the father's or the mother's, by mutual agreement. If they do not agree, the person in charge of the Registro Civil (civil registry) decides, thinking of the child's interest. Before, the first one was always the father's, but the law changed in 2017. Remember: two surnames, and the parents choose the order.
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Original practice question on a public fact, not from the official bank. For the official bank: Official CCSE manual (PDF).