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    Ganso (en. Goose)

    ˈɡanso

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bird of the family Anatidae, characterized by its robust body and long neck.
    The ganders migrate in V formations during winter.
    Los gansos migran en formaciones en V durante el invierno.
    Colloquial term to refer to a clumsy or foolish person.
    Don’t be a fool, think before you speak.
    No seas ganso, piensa antes de hablar.
    A person who tends to make a fool of themselves or behave naïvely.
    That joke was so silly that everyone laughed.
    Esa broma fue tan gansa que todos se rieron.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'anser', which means gander.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    golden gander
    It refers to someone who is very valuable or appreciated.
    ganso de oro
    to act like a fool
    To act in a ridiculous or silly way.
    hacer el ganso
    gander in the water
    A person or thing that feels out of place.
    ganso en el agua

    Related Words

    goose
    A bird of the same family as the gander, smaller and domesticated.
    oca
    duck
    Aquatic bird also from the family Anatidae, but with different characteristics than the gander.
    pato
    fool
    It refers to someone who lacks intelligence or common sense.
    tonto

    Slang Meanings

    Naïve person or someone who can be easily deceived.
    That boy is a fool; he always believes what he's told.
    Ese chico es un ganso, siempre cree en lo que le dicen.
    To do something ridiculous or silly.
    Don’t act like a fool; behave seriously in the meeting.
    No hagas el ganso, actúa con seriedad en la reunión.