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    Escorpión (en. Scorpion)

    /es.kor.pjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Arthropod of the scorpion family, with a segmented thorax and a venomous stinger.
    The scorpion is an animal found in arid climates.
    El escorpión es un animal que se encuentra en climas áridos.
    A person who acts treacherously or has a complex personality.
    He is a scorpion at work; you can never fully trust him.
    Es un escorpión en el trabajo, nunca puedes confiar completamente en él.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scorpius', which in turn comes from Greek 'σκορπίος' (skorpiós).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sea scorpion
    A species of marine crustacean that resembles a scorpion.
    escorpión de mar
    to dance with scorpions
    To be in a dangerous or risky situation.
    bailar con escorpiones

    Related Words

    alacrán
    Common name for some types of scorpions, especially in Latin America.
    alacrán
    arachnid
    Class of animals that includes scorpions, spiders, and ticks.
    arácnido

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is cunning or treacherous.
    Don’t trust him; he is a scorpion in business.
    No te fíes de él, es un escorpión en los negocios.
    It refers to someone very jealous or possessive.
    That girl is a scorpion; she always controls her partner.
    Esa chica es un escorpión, siempre controla a su pareja.