Cabrón (en. Goat)

/kaˈβɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
In some contexts, it refers to a man who has been betrayed by his partner.
I don't want to be the cabrón of the story.
No quiero ser el cabrón de la historia.
A derogatory term to refer to a person considered cowardly or treacherous.
You're a cabrón for not defending your friend.
Eres un cabrón por no defender a tu amigo.
In a more neutral context, it can refer to someone very clever or shrewd.
That guy is a cabrón in business.
Ese tipo es un cabrón en los negocios.

Etymology

From Latin 'cabronem', which refers to a male goat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You are a cabrón!
An expression used to accuse someone of being dishonest.
¡Eres un cabrón!

Related Words

goat
Female of the cabrón, often used in colloquial expressions.
cabra
cabronada
Deceptive or treacherous action.
cabronada

Slang Meanings

It is used among friends as a colloquial term for joking.
You're a cabrón! You always make me laugh.
¡Eres un cabrón! Siempre me haces reír.
It can refer to someone skilled at manipulating situations to their advantage.
That cabrón always gets his way.
Ese cabrón siempre se sale con la suya.