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    Caifás (en. Caiaphas)

    /kaiˈfas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    High priest of Judaism during the time of Jesus of Nazareth.
    Caifás was in charge of judging Jesus.
    Caifás fue el encargado de juzgar a Jesús.
    A person who betrays or acts unfaithfully.
    In history, Caifás is seen as the traitor.
    En la historia, Caifás es visto como el traidor.

    Etymology

    From Hebrew 'Kaiaphas', meaning 'the one who throws' or 'the one who builds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a caifás
    To be a treacherous or disloyal person.
    ser un caifás

    Related Words

    priest
    A person dedicated to religious activities.
    sacerdote
    traitor
    A person who betrays the trust of others.
    traidor

    Slang Meanings

    A very critical or gossipy person.
    That guy is a caifás, he’s always talking about others.
    Ese tipo es un caifás, siempre está hablando de los demás.
    Someone who does not keep promises.
    Don't lend him anything, he's a caifás who never returns things.
    No le prestes nada, es un caifás que nunca devuelve las cosas.