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    Energúmeno (en. Madman)

    /eneɾɡuˈmeno/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual who displays excessively aggressive or out-of-control behavior.
    That wild man started shouting for no reason at all.
    Ese energúmeno comenzó a gritar sin razón alguna.
    Person who behaves violently or tumultuously in a public place.
    The wild man was kicked out of the bar for his unacceptable behavior.
    El energúmeno fue expulsado del bar por su conducta inaceptable.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'energumenus', which refers to someone possessed or out of their mind.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a wild man
    To be very agitated or furious.
    estar como un energúmeno
    to be a wild man
    To be a very irritable person prone to violence.
    ser un energúmeno

    Related Words

    energy
    The capacity to perform work or movement.
    energía
    energumenism
    State or condition of one who acts like a wild man.
    energumenismo

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy guy
    That guy is a wild man; he's always doing crazy things.
    Ese tío es un energúmeno, siempre está haciendo locuras.
    Stubborn
    Don't talk to him; he's stubborn and gets offended by everything.
    No le hables, que es un cabezón y se ofende por todo.