Ermitaño (en. Hermit)

/eɾ.miˈtaɲ.o/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An individual who chooses to live in isolation for religious or philosophical reasons.
The hermit spent years in a cave meditating and reflecting.
El ermitano pasó años en una cueva meditando y reflexionando.
A solitary person who avoids contact with society.
Since he moved to the countryside, he has become a hermit.
Desde que se mudó al campo, se ha convertido en un ermitano.
Someone who lives in a remote and distant place.
The hermit of the woods is known for his wisdom and austere life.
El ermitano del bosque es conocido por su sabiduría y su vida austera.

Etymology

From Latin 'heremita', which comes from Greek 'eremites', meaning 'of the desert'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live like a hermit
To live in complete isolation and solitude.
vivir como un ermitano
to live a hermit's life
To choose a life of reclusion or isolation.
hacer vida de ermitano

Related Words

reclusion
The action of isolating oneself from the world or society.
reclusión
solitude
The state of being alone or isolating oneself from others.
solitud
meditation
Practice of focusing internally and seeking mental peace.
meditación

Slang Meanings

To be in hermit mode
When I feel overwhelmed by stress, sometimes I go to my cabin and go into hermit mode.
Cuando siento que el estrés me abruma, a veces voy a mi cabaña y estoy en modo ermitano.
Technology hermit
Lately, I have become a technology hermit, without social media or messages.
Últimamente, me he convertido en un ermitaño de la tecnología, sin redes sociales ni mensajes.