El Apellido Nicolas Guillen English Translation Instant

Below is an English translation of key excerpts from the poem, along with a summary of its core themes.

This is the title of a famous poem by the Cuban poet (1902–1989), in which he explores his identity and the loss of his ancestral African name due to slavery and Spanish colonization. Feature: "El apellido" (The Surname) by Nicolás Guillén el apellido nicolas guillen english translation

Translated as "boys" or "guys." In context, Guillén is speaking to his comrades—other mixed-race and Black Cubans who share his experience. It implies a political solidarity. Below is an English translation of key excerpts