Enanos (en. Dwarfs)
/eˈnanos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
People with stature significantly below average.
Dwarfs face many difficulties in their daily lives.
Los enanos enfrentan muchas dificultades en su vida diaria.
Mythical figures from mythology, often skilled in mining.
In history, dwarfs were famous for their skill in metalworking.
En la historia, los enanos eran famosos por su habilidad para forjar metales.
Etymology
From Latin 'nanus', which means 'dwarf' or 'short in stature'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dwarfs together
Refers to a group of people of short stature.
enanos juntos
value is not measured by height
Means that a person's worth does not depend on their height.
no se mide el valor por la estatura
a dwarf in a world of giants
It is used to describe someone who feels small or insignificant in a broader context.
un enano en un mundo de gigantes
Related Words
dwarfism
Medical condition resulting in stature well below average.
enanismo
short
Having little height.
bajo
miniature
Thing or being of small size compared to its normal version.
miniatura
Slang Meanings
Colloquial term to refer to someone of short stature in a friendly way.
He is a dwarf, but he has a big personality.
Él es un enano, pero tiene una gran personalidad.
Used in a humorous context to describe something small.
That car is a dwarf compared to other models.
Ese coche es un enano comparado con otros modelos.