Acteón (en. Actaeon)

/ak.te.on/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Hero of Greek mythology, a hunter famous for his skill.
Actaeon was transformed into a stag by Artemis.
Acteón fue transformado en ciervo por Artemisa.
In a more modern context, it can refer to someone who takes the initiative in social activities.
He has always been an actaeon at parties, cheering everyone up.
Siempre ha sido un acteón en las fiestas, animando a todos.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'Aktaiōn', which means confrontation of a stag.

Common Phrases and Expressions

actaeon of the party
A person who stands out as the life of the party.
acteón de la fiesta
to have the spirit of actaeon
To act in a dynamic and proactive manner in a group.
tener el espíritu de acteón

Related Words

Artemis
Greek goddess of the hunt, sister of Apollo.
Artemisa
mythology
A collection of stories and legends about gods and heroes of a culture.
mitología

Slang Meanings

To be the center of attention at a gathering.
He always wants to be the actaeon and attract all the attention.
Siempre quiere ser el acteón y llevarse todas las miradas.
Someone who takes the lead in group activities.
At work, he is the actaeon who organizes everything.
En el trabajo, es el acteón que organiza todo.