Galdós (en. Galdos)

/ɡalˈðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Proper noun of Spanish origin, associated with the writer Benito Pérez Galdós.

Galdós is considered one of the great novelists of Spanish literature.

Galdós es considerado uno de los grandes novelistas de la literatura española.

Colloquial term that denotes someone who has a connection with the Spanish nobility.

That galdós comes from a well-established family.

Ese galdós proviene de una familia bien establecida.

The term 'galdós' derives from the Spanish surname Galdós, which has roots in ancient traditions of the Iberian Peninsula.

to be a galdós

Referring to a person of significant culture or nobility.

ser un galdós

to be born galdós

To express that someone is born into a family of tradition and culture.

nacer galdós

to have galdós blood

Indicating that someone has noble lineage.

tener sangre galdós

galdosería

Expression that refers to the culture and traditions associated with the Galdós family.

galdosería

galdosiano

Adjective that describes something related to the works of Benito Pérez Galdós.

galdosiano

A person who behaves in a pretentious manner.

Don't be a galdós, not everything is facade.

No seas un galdós, no todo es fachada.

Someone who is very critical and demanding about culture.

That critic is a galdós who is never satisfied.

Ese crítico es un galdós que nunca está satisfecho.