Cupido (en. Cupid)

/kuˈpiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Mythological figure that personifies love.
Example sentence: In mythology, Cupid is the god of love, son of Venus.
En la mitología, Cupido es el dios del amor, hijo de Venus.
Definition: Symbol of romantic or passionate love.
Example sentence: Hearts and arrows are common symbols associated with Cupid.
Los corazones y las flechas son símbolos comunes asociados con Cupido.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'cupidus', meaning 'desirous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: struck by Cupid
Meaning: To be unexpectedly in love with someone.
flechado por Cupido
Phrase: Cupid's arrows
Meaning: Referring to the effects of love.
las flechas de Cupido
Phrase: Cupid in the heart
Meaning: To feel deeply romantic love.
Cupido en el corazón

Related Words

Related word: love
Description: Intense feeling of affection towards another person.
amor
Related word: romance
Description: Romantic relationship or bond.
romance
Related word: infatuation
Description: Emotional state of being in love.
enamoramiento

Slang Meanings

Meaning: To be in the mood for love.
Example: Today I'm in Cupid mode; everything seems romantic to me.
Hoy estoy en modo Cupido, todo me parece romántico.
Meaning: When someone feels crazy attraction.
Example: Since I saw him, I'm totally cupido.
Desde que lo vi, estoy cupido total.