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    Cabron (en. Bastard)

    /kaˈβɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A man who is considered cunning or deceitful.
    Don't be a cabrón, be honest in your dealings.
    No seas cabrón, sé honesto en tus tratos.
    In some regions, it refers to a man whose friends betray him.
    That guy is a cabrón, everyone turns their back on him.
    Ese tipo es un cabrón, todos le dan la espalda.
    Colloquially, it is used to describe someone who is very tough or resilient.
    He is a cabrón, he never gives up in the face of adversity.
    Es un cabrón, nunca se rinde frente a la adversidad.

    Etymology

    The term 'cabron' comes from the Latin 'caper,' which means 'goat.' In rural traditions, it was used to describe a male goat, associating it with cunning and deception.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a cabrón
    to act in a deceptive or treacherous manner.
    ser un cabrón
    don't be a cabrón
    an expression used to ask for honesty or loyalty.
    no seas cabrón

    Related Words

    goat
    domestic animal from the bovine family, symbolizes cunning in some cultures.
    cabra
    cabrones
    plural of cabrón, used to refer to a group of cunning or treacherous men.
    cabrones
    cabronazo
    colloquial term to refer to a cabrón in a stronger or more insulting sense.
    cabronazo

    Slang Meanings

    A person who meddles in others' affairs.
    He is a cabrón who always sticks his nose where it doesn't belong.
    Es un cabrón que siempre se mete donde no lo llaman.
    Term used to refer to someone with a carefree attitude.
    That cabrón laughs at everything and doesn't care about anything.
    Ese cabrón se ríe de todo y no le importa nada.