Adán (en. Adam)

/aˈðan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Biblical character who was the first man created by God.
Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden.
Adán y Eva habitaron el Jardín del Edén.
Name that represents humanity in general.
The Adam and the rib in the biblical narrative symbolize the relationship between man and woman.
El adán y la costilla en la narrativa bíblica simbolizan la relación entre hombre y mujer.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'אָדָם (adam)', which means 'man'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Adam and Eve
It refers to the first human couple in the Bible, symbolizing the beginning of humanity.
Adán y Eva
to be an Adam
Expression used to refer to someone who acts in a clumsy or naive manner.
ser un adán

Related Words

Eve
Name of the first woman created according to the Bible.
Eva
Garden of Eden
Place where Adam and Eve lived before being expelled.
Jardín del Edén

Slang Meanings

Refers to a man who is 'good for nothing'.
That guy is an Adam, he doesn't know how to do anything useful.
Ese tipo es un adán, no sabe hacer nada útil.
Used to describe someone who is clumsy.
He always breaks things, he's a real Adam.
Siempre rompe cosas, es un verdadero adán.