Barón (en. Baron)
/baˈɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Noble title designating a noble of a rank lower than a count.
The baron was invited to the award ceremony.
El barón fue invitado a la ceremonia de entrega de premios.
Person with great power or influence, especially in a specific field.
He is a baron in the film industry.
Es un barón de la industria cinematográfica.
Man who acts with a certain authority or leadership in a group.
He is the baron of the neighborhood, everyone respects him.
Él es el barón del barrio, todos lo respetan.
Etymology
From Latin 'barō', meaning 'man' or 'warrior'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drug lord
Influential person in drug trafficking.
barón de la droga
construction baron
Person with power in the construction sector.
barón de la construcción
media baron
Owner or controller of media outlets.
barón de la prensa
Related Words
barony
Title or dignity of a baron.
baronía
baronial
Belonging to or relating to a baron.
baronil
baronage
Set of barons.
baronazgo
Slang Meanings
Man who displays ostentation or power behaviors.
That guy thinks he's a baron because of his luxury car.
Ese tipo se cree un barón por su coche lujoso.
Influential person in a social or professional group.
He's a baron in the art world, everyone knows him.
Es un barón en el mundo del arte, todos lo conocen.