Bonaparte (en. Bonaparte)

/bonaˈparte/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

French general and emperor, key in the history of Europe.

Napoleon Bonaparte is known for his military strategies.

Napoleón Bonaparte es conocido por sus estrategias militares.

A person with an ambitious and conquering character.

His attitude was so dominant that they called him 'the bonaparte of the office'.

Su actitud era tan dominante que lo llamaban 'el bonaparte de la oficina'.

The term comes from the proper name 'Bonaparte', which is mainly associated with Napoleon Bonaparte.

to be a bonaparte

To act in an authoritarian or dominant manner.

ser un bonaparte

bonapartist strategy

A bold or risky tactic.

estrategia bonapartista

Napoleonic

Referring to Napoleon Bonaparte and his policies.

napoleónico

imperialism

Policy of expanding the empire, often associated with Bonaparte.

imperialismo

A person who seeks power at any cost.

That manager is a true bonaparte.

Ese gerente es un verdadero bonaparte.

Someone who is very ambitious in their professional life.

He is always looking for ways to advance; he is a bonaparte in his job.

Siempre está buscando cómo avanzar, es un bonaparte en su trabajo.