Gedeón (en. Gideon)

/xeˈðeon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person or thing that is considered very valuable.
That painting is a gedeón for the museum’s collection.
Ese cuadro es un gedeón para la colección del museo.
Element that stands out among others for its quality or uniqueness.
The book you lent me is a literary gedeón.
El libro que me prestaste es un gedeón literario.
Thing that is considered a treasure.
I found a gedeón at the antiques market.
Encontré un gedeón en el mercado de antigüedades.

Etymology

From the Greek 'gdeon', meaning 'treasure' or 'gem'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a gedeón in life
something considered a personal treasure
un gedeón en la vida
to value a gedeón
to give importance or appreciation to something valuable
valorar un gedeón
to make a gedeón
to accomplish something of great importance or impact
hacer un gedeón

Related Words

value
Importance or utility given to something.
valor
wealth
Abundance of goods or possessions.
riqueza
treasure
Set of accumulated wealth.
tesoro

Slang Meanings

Something exceptional or impressive.
That performance was a gedeón; I will never forget how she danced.
Esa actuación fue un gedeón, nunca olvidaré cómo bailó.
An extraordinary find.
That store offer is a gedeón; you should take advantage of it.
Esa oferta en la tienda es un gedeón, deberías aprovechar.