Adán (en. Adam)

/aˈðan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Reference to the biblical figure of the first man.

Adam and Eve were the first human beings according to the Bible.

Adán y Eva fueron los primeros seres humanos según la Biblia.

A name that can be symbolically used to represent men in general.

In the group, all the adanes organized to help.

En el grupo, todos los adanes se organizaron para ayudar.

A term used in some contexts to refer to a simple or naive man.

Don't be an adán, seek information before acting.

No seas adán, busca información antes de actuar.

From Hebrew 'adam', meaning 'man' or 'humanity'.

to be an adán

To be naive or foolish in a situation.

ser un adán

like Adam and Eve

Reference to a relationship where both are new to something or are the first to enter a condition.

como Adán y Eva

eva

Reference to the biblical figure of the first woman, Adam's wife.

eva

creation

Act of creating, in this case referenced to the story of Adam and Eve in the creation account.

creación

It is used to describe a man who does not realize what is happening around him.

That guy is an adán, he never realizes what’s happening in the office.

Ese tipo es un adán, nunca se entera de lo que pasa en la oficina.

Humorously used to refer to a man who acts clumsily.

Don't be an adán, sit properly and don't fall.

No seas un adán, siéntate bien y no te caigas.