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    Céfalo (en. Cephalon)

    /ˈθe.falo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fish characterized by having a large head and prominent eyes.
    The cephalus is a highly valued fish in sport fishing.
    El céfalo es un pez muy apreciado en la pesca deportiva.
    A species of fish commonly found in rivers and lakes.
    In this area, we can find cephali in abundance.
    En esta zona podemos encontrar céfalos en abundancia.
    Cephalus also refers to a family of saltwater fish.
    Cephali are an important part of the marine ecosystem.
    Los céfalos son una parte importante del ecosistema marino.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'cephalus', meaning 'head'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch cephali
    To catch cephali on a fishing trip.
    echar céfalos
    to act like a cephalus
    To act carefree.
    hacer como un céfalo

    Related Words

    cephaloid
    Referring to a fish that exhibits characteristics similar to those of the cephalus.
    cefaloides
    cephalic
    Related to the head or skull.
    cefálico

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone who is scatterbrained or has their head in the clouds.
    That guy is a cephalus, he’s always thinking about weird things.
    Ese chico es un céfalo, siempre está pensando en cosas raras.
    Term to describe someone who was unaware of something obvious.
    I can't believe you didn't know that, you're so cephalus!
    No puedo creer que no supieras eso, ¡estás muy céfalo!