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    Corleone (en. Corleone)

    /korˈle.one/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Surname of a fictional mafia family.
    The character Vito Corleone is an iconic figure in cinema.
    El personaje Vito Corleone es una figura emblemática en el cine.
    Symbolic of power in the realm of organized crime.
    His leadership style resembles that of a Corleone.
    Su estilo de mando recuerda al de un Corleone.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the literary work 'The Godfather' written by Mario Puzo.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become a corleone
    To act with cunning and power to take control of a situation.
    hacerse un corleone
    within the corleone family
    Reference to secret or clandestine operations.
    dentro de la familia corleone
    the corleone omertà
    The code of silence in the context of the mafia.
    la omertà corleone

    Related Words

    godfather
    A person who protects or sponsors someone, in a familial context or in organized crime.
    padrino
    mafia
    A criminal organization that operates in secret.
    mafia
    organized crime
    Illegal activities led by established groups.
    crimen organizado

    Slang Meanings

    A shrewd person in dark businesses.
    That guy is a true Corleone in the world of competition.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero Corleone en el mundo de la competencia.
    Someone who dominates a social or professional circle.
    In our office, he is the Corleone; everyone listens to him.
    En nuestra oficina, él es el Corleone; todos le escuchan.