Gaspar (en. Gaspar)
/ɡasˈpaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A masculine proper name used in many cultures.
Gaspar was one of the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus.
Gaspar fue uno de los Reyes Magos que visitaron a Jesús.
A name used in Jewish culture, meaning 'treasure'.
The meaning of Gaspar in Hebrew is 'the one who guards the treasure'.
El significado de Gaspar en hebreo es 'el que guarda el tesoro'.
Etymology
The name Gaspar comes from the Persian 'kansbar', which means 'treasurer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Gaspar of the night
An expression that refers to darkness or something mysterious.
Gaspar de la noche
Gaspar in cinema
Used to refer to a character that behaves unpredictably.
Gaspar en el cine
Related Words
gasparín
Diminutive of Gaspar, common in some countries.
gasparín
Gaspar the magician
Reference to a character from children's stories.
Gaspar el mago
Slang Meanings
When someone is considered somewhat despicable.
That guy is a real gaspar, always trying to take advantage of others.
Ese tipo es un auténtico gaspar, siempre quiere aprovecharse de los demás.
It refers to a person who behaves foolishly or naively.
Don't be a gaspar, don't believe what they say.
No seas gaspar, no te creas lo que dicen.