Galanes (en. Gallants)

/ɡaˈlanes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Men who are considered attractive and have charming manners.

Example Sentence: The gallant in the movie won everyone's heart.

El galán de la película conquistó el corazón de todos.

Definition: A person who behaves in a seductive and elegant manner.

Example Sentence: Pablo always dresses in a way that makes him look like a gallant.

Pablo siempre se viste de manera que parece un galán.

Definition: A man who courts women with romantic interest.

Example Sentence: At the party, there were several gallants trying to attract attention.

En la fiesta había varios galanes que intentaban llamar la atención.

Etymology/Origin: From old Spanish 'galán', meaning 'splendid' or 'elegant'.

Common Phrase: movie gallant

Meaning: A man who is considered attractive in the world of cinema.

galán de cine

Common Phrase: to play the gallant

Meaning: To behave in a seductive or attractive manner.

hacer el galán

Common Phrase: to be a gallant

Meaning: To possess characteristics that are seen as charming or seductive.

ser un galán

Related Word: charm

Description: Attractiveness or charm that a person possesses.

charm

Related Word: elegance

Description: Quality of being elegant.

elegancia

Related Word: seduction

Description: Action of seducing someone.

seducción

Slang Meaning: Guy who thinks he is very attractive.

Example: That guy is a gallant, he’s always with girls.

Ese tipo es un galán, siempre está con chicas.

Slang Meaning: Man who frequently seeks to flirt.

Example: He is always being a gallant at parties.

Siempre está de galán en las fiestas.