Allen (en. Allen)

[a-len]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who considers themselves distinct from others.
I have always been an allen in my group of friends.
Siempre he sido un allen en mi grupo de amigos.
Someone who has uncommon interests or tastes.
She is an allen because of her passion for astronomy.
Ella es un allen por su pasión por la astronomía.
A person who feels alienated from society.
Many young people today feel allen due to social pressure.
Muchos jóvenes hoy se sienten allen debido a la presión social.

Etymology

From the English 'alien', which means strange or foreign.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be an allen
To feel out of place or different in a social setting.
ser un allen
to think like an allen
To have unconventional ideas or beliefs.
pensar como un allen

Related Words

alienation
State of isolation or disconnection from society.
alienación
marginality
Situation of those individuals who are outside the mainstream social system.
marginalidad

Slang Meanings

A person who feels disconnected from their environment.
He is a true allen; he doesn't feel part of the party.
Él es un verdadero allen; no se siente parte de la fiesta.
Someone who has strange or unusual interests.
Yesterday I met an allen who collects ancient coins.
Ayer conocí a un allen que colecciona monedas antiguas.