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    Cardenio (en. Cardenium)

    /kaɾˈðenjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A fictional character, a Spanish noble from the work 'La celestina.'
    Cardenio is a tragic character that symbolizes disloyalty.
    Cardenio es un personaje trágico que simboliza la deslealtad.
    Name of a type of thistle in some regions.
    The cardenio is known for its medicinal properties.
    El cardenio es conocido por sus propiedades medicinales.

    Etymology

    The term 'cardenio' comes from the name of a character in the literary work of Fernando de Rojas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cardenio from literature
    Referring to the character from 'La celestina.'
    Cardenio de la literatura
    To make a cardenio
    To act unexpectedly or treacherously.
    Hacer un cardenio

    Related Words

    celestina
    A person who intervenes in the loves of others.
    celestina
    literary
    Related to literature.
    literario

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts deceitfully.
    Don't be a cardenio, tell the truth.
    No seas un cardenio, di la verdad.
    Someone who plays with the feelings of others.
    That guy is a cardenio, he breaks hearts wherever he goes.
    Ese chico es un cardenio, rompe corazones a su paso.