Bambi (en. Bambi)
/ˈbam.bi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A young deer, often associated with innocence.
We saw a bambi in the forest while we were hiking.
Vimos a un bambi en el bosque mientras hacíamos senderismo.
Main character of a famous Disney animated film.
Bambi is a beloved character among children all over the world.
Bambi es un personaje querido por los niños de todo el mundo.
Etymology
The term 'bambi' comes from the title of the 1923 novel 'Bambi, A Life in the Woods' written by Felix Salten.
Common Phrases and Expressions
like Bambi in the headlights
Expression that describes someone who is paralyzed in the face of an unexpected situation.
como bambi en los headlights
Related Words
deer
A herbivorous mammal from the Cervidae family.
ciervo
animal
A living being that has the capacity to move and react to its environment.
animal
Slang Meanings
Naive or innocent person.
Don't be such a bambi in that business; you need to be cunning.
No seas tan bambi en ese negocio, hay que ser astuto.
Someone who feels out of place in a tough environment.
He was the only bambi among all those experienced professionals.
Era el único bambi entre todos esos profesionales experimentados.