Coquin (en. Coquin)

/ko'qín/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who acts with cunning or malice.

That boy is very coquin; he always finds a way to get into trouble.

Ese niño es muy coquin, siempre encuentra la forma de hacer travesuras.

It refers to a thief or someone who deceives.

The neighborhood coquin was caught stealing from the store.

El coquin del barrio fue atrapado robando en la tienda.

In some contexts, it is used to describe someone who is seductive.

Juan behaves like a coquin when he's with girls.

Juan se comporta como un coquin cuando está con chicas.

It comes from the French 'coquin', which means 'rascal' or 'mischievous'.

to act mischievously

To act in a mischievous or deceitful manner.

hacer el coquin

mischief

A cunning or deceitful action, usually to gain an advantage.

coquinada

coquin on his part

Someone who is always getting into mischief.

coquin de su parte

rascal

A person who behaves cleverly or mischievously.

pícaro

malicious

One who shows malice or a desire to harm.

malicioso

mischievous

One who causes annoyance or is prone to mischief.

travieso

A term used in some regions to refer to a seducer.

That guy is a coquin; he always wins over the girls.

Ese chico es un coquin, siempre conquista a las chicas.

Colloquial usage for a person who deceives in business.

Watch out for him; he's a coquin in the world of commerce.

Cuidado con él, es un coquin en el mundo del comercio.