Alarcón (en. Alarcón)

/alaɾˈkon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: A locality in the province of Cuenca, Spain.
Example Sentence: The town of Alarcón is known for its reservoir.
El pueblo de Alarcón es conocido por su embalse.
Definition: A surname of Spanish origin.
Example Sentence: Juan Alarcón is a renowned writer.
Juan Alarcón es un renombrado escritor.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: The term 'alarcón' may derive from Arabic words related to 'the arch.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: To do an Alarcón
Common Phrase Meaning: It means to act in a cunning or deceptive manner.
Hacer un Alarcón
Common Phrase: Alarcón and its secrets
Common Phrase Meaning: Refers to someone who keeps many mysteries.
Alarcón y sus secretos

Related Words

Related Word: alarcónico
Related Word Description: Adjective related to the typical style of things from Alarcón.
alarcónico
Related Word: alarcónido
Related Word Description: A characteristic associated with the people of the place.
alarcónido

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Cunning or deceptive person.
Slang Example: Don’t trust him, he seems like an alarcón.
No confíes en él, parece un alarcón.
Slang Meaning: Someone who always has a trick up their sleeve.
Slang Example: That girl is an alarcón, she never tells the whole truth.
Esa chica es un alarcón, nunca dice toda la verdad.