Celestina (en. Matchmaker)

/θe.le's.ti.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who facilitates or mediates in the love between two people.

She acted as a matchmaker between her best friends.

Ella actuó como celestina entre sus mejores amigos.

Figuratively, someone who gets involved in romantic matters to unite others.

I don’t want to be the matchmaker in this complicated situation.

No quiero ser la celestina de esta situación complicada.

Etymology

The term celestina comes from the work 'La Celestina', written by Fernando de Rojas, which deals with a woman who acts as an intermediary in a romance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act as a matchmaker

To act as an intermediary in a romance.

hacer de celestina

the matchmaker

A term that can refer to a person with a function similar to that of the character in the work.

la celestina

Related Words

intervention

The action of intervening in a matter to influence the outcome.

intervención

mediation

The intervention of a third party in a conflict or negotiation.

mediación

Slang Meanings

A person who organizes dates

She is known as the matchmaker of the group, always organizing dates.

Ella es conocida como la celestina del grupo, siempre organizando citas.

Someone who seeks partners

My friend has become a matchmaker, looking for partners for all his acquaintances.

Mi amigo se ha convertido en una celestina, buscando pareja para todos sus conocidos.