Galán (en. Gallant)

/ɡaˈlan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A man who is attractive and charming.

Example_sentence: The gallant of the movie captured everyone with his charm.

El galán de la película conquistó a todos con su simpatía.

Definition: A person who is courteous and gallant towards women.

Example_sentence: He was always a gallant, opening doors and offering his jacket.

Siempre fue un galán, abriendo puertas y ofreciendo su chaqueta.

Definition: A male character who stars in a romantic play.

Example_sentence: The gallant in the play was played by a well-known actor.

El galán de la obra era interpretado por un conocido actor.

Etymology_origin: From the French 'galant', which means charming or courteous.

Phrase: not to be a gallant

Meaning: Not behaving in a charming or attractive manner.

no ser un galán

Phrase: movie gallant

Meaning: Extremely attractive man who looks like he came out of a movie.

galán de película

Phrase: to be a gallant

Meaning: To behave elegantly and make a good impression.

ser un galán

Related_word: gallant

Description: Someone who is attractive and charming.

galante

Related_word: gallantry

Description: Courtesy and attention shown, especially towards women.

galantería

Related_word: gallantry

Description: The quality of being a gallant.

galanura

Slang_meaning: Guy who easily falls in love.

Example: That guy is a gallant, all the girls are crazy about him.

Ese es un galán, todas se mueren por él.

Slang_meaning: Man who uses his charm to conquer.

Example: Don't be fooled, he's just a gallant with little commitment.

No te dejes engañar, es solo un galán de poco compromiso.